Watsonville, California vs. Hillsboro, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is 20.2% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $76,635 in Hillsboro, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsboro, Oregon is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Hillsboro
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Hillsboro, OR
Compared to Watsonville, Hillsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower