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


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 121.5% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $166,097 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
863% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Decatur, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.5% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  823.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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