Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 85.2% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $138,919 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson_City, TN vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Johnson_City, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.2% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher