Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 49.6% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $112,204 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Madison, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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