Cost of Living Calculator - Scotts Valley, California vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 1.6% more expensive than Scotts Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $50,824 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotts Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Scotts Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Scotts Valley, California
Scotts_Valley, CA vs Santa_Cruz, CA
Compared to Scotts_Valley, Santa_Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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