Watsonville, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 20.2% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $39,881 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Reno
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Watsonville, Reno 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower