Watsonville, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 34.1% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $49,098 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  34.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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