Reno, Nevada vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 65.5% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $82,727 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Reno, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher