Scotts Valley, CA vs West Hollywood, CA

West Hollywood is moderately more affordable than Scotts Valley, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Scotts Valley scores 201 compared to 183 for West Hollywood, 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 $2,103/month in West Hollywood — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Hollywood is more affordable at $969,900 median vs $1,092,000.

Median household income in Scotts Valley is $140,887 compared to $94,844 in West Hollywood (+48.5%). 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 26.6% in West Hollywood.