Watsonville, California vs. Atwater, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atwater, California is 27.6% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $36,223 in Atwater, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atwater, California is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Atwater
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Atwater, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Atwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower