Wayne, New Jersey vs. Scotts Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotts Valley, California is 48.6% more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $74,313 in Scotts Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotts Valley, California is more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Scotts Valley
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Scotts Valley, CA
Compared to Wayne, Scotts Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower