Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Lafayette, Colorado


The cost of living in Lafayette, Colorado is 33.6% cheaper than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $33,217 in Lafayette, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Colorado 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 Lafayette
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts_Valley, CA vs Lafayette, CO
Compared to Scotts_Valley, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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