What is a pro or con of living in Scotts Valley, Californiacompared to Valley Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in Scotts Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Scotts Valley, California copmared to Valley Springs, California?

A salary of $327,000 in Valley Springs, California should increase to $537,483 in Scotts Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VALLEY SPRINGS vs. SCOTTS VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Valley Springs, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 64.4% more expensive than Valley Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $537,483 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Valley Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Valley Springs, California

Valley Springs, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA

Compared to Valley Springs, Scotts Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

193.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

5.5% higher

Health

11.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Valley Springs, California vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Valley Springs, CA vs. Scotts Valley, CA

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