Scotts Valley, California vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 47.7% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $183,042 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California 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 Mount Shasta
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower