Cost of Living Calculator - Batavia, Illinois vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 48.7% more expensive than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,363 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Batavia, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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