Scotts Valley, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 39.3% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $97,183 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher