Los Altos, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 57.6% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $21,221 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Scotts Valley
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% lower
      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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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