Valmont, Colorado vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 42.5% cheaper than Valmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,748 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is cheaper than Valmont, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
58% cheaper in Scotts Valley
than in Valmont, Colorado
Valmont, CO vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Valmont, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower