Los Angeles, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 13.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $43,048 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Watsonville
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% lower
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher