Scotts Valley, CA vs Temple City, CA

Temple City is moderately more affordable than Scotts Valley, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Scotts Valley scores 201 compared to 178 for Temple City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scotts Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scotts Valley is $2,362/month compared to $2,034/month in Temple City — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Temple City is more affordable at $930,200 median vs $1,092,000.

Median household income in Scotts Valley is $140,887 compared to $102,449 in Temple City (+37.5%). While Scotts Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scotts Valley spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Temple City.

Climate-wise, Temple City is notably warmer with an average of 65.8°F compared to 57.2°F in Scotts Valley. Scotts Valley receives more rainfall at 22.4" per year compared to 14.3" in Temple City.