Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 32.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $66,255 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Chico, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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