Scotts Valley, California vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 33.9% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $33,067 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Portland
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Scotts Valley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher