Watsonville, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 28.3% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $35,827 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Watsonville, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower