Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Murphys, California


The cost of living in Murphys, California is 38.3% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $30,844 in Murphys, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphys, California is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Murphys
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Murphys, CA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Murphys is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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