Watsonville, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 16.2% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $33,184 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower