Novato, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 19.9% cheaper than Novato, California.

You would need a salary of $40,026 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Novato, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is cheaper than Novato, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Watsonville
than in Novato, California
Novato, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Novato, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower