Hanford, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 59.7% more expensive than Hanford, California.

You would need a salary of $79,842 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Hanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Hanford, California
Hanford, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Hanford, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher