Phoenix, Arizona vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 84.2% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $147,341 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.2% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  291.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher