Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Stow, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Stow, Massachusetts is 28.5% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $143,073 in Stow, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stow, Massachusetts is cheaper than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Stow
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts Valley, CA vs Stow, MA
Compared to Scotts Valley, Stow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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