Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 23.4% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $57,468 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Boston
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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