Denver, Colorado vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 18.7% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $100,896 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Denver, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher