Scotts Valley, California vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 16.3% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $267,892 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Boulder
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Scotts Valley, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher