Watsonville, California vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 24.5% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $37,739 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chico
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower