Scotts Valley, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 36.2% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $127,672 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Denver
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Scotts Valley, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower