What is a pro or con of living in Watsonville, Californiacompared to Tampa, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 110% more expensive in Watsonville.

What salary do I need to live in Watsonville, California copmared to Tampa, Florida?

A salary of $150,000 in Tampa, Florida should increase to $219,431 in Watsonville, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TAMPA vs. WATSONVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Tampa, Florida vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 46.3% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $219,431 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, FL vs. Watsonville, CA

Compared to Tampa, Watsonville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

162.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

7.2% lower

Health

8.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Tampa, Florida vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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