Scotts Valley, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 16.2% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $150,869 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Seattle
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher