Washoe Valley, Nevada vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 58.1% more expensive than Washoe Valley, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $79,068 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washoe Valley, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Washoe Valley, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Washoe Valley, Nevada
Washoe Valley, NV vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Washoe Valley, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher