Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 20.5% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $198,676 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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