Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 48.9% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,807 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Salem
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Scotts Valley, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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