Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Scotts Valley, California


The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 109.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,269 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
356% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Houston, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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