Cost of Living Calculator - Hillsboro, Oregon vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 25.3% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $125,268 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Hillsboro, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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)
  51.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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