Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Durham, North Carolina


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 51.3% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $39,935 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Durham
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Durham, NC
Compared to Scotts Valley, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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