Dallas, Texas vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 50.2% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,099 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Dallas, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher