Scotts Valley, California vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 20.9% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $39,535 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Benicia
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher