Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 28.1% more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,906 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower