Austin, Texas vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 17.2% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $58,617 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Austin, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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