St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 103.0% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $203,043 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.0% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower