Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 86.4% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $177,045 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.4% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher