Socorro, New Mexico vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 172.8% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $272,752 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
615% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Socorro, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.8% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  611.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher