Milwaukie, Oregon vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 23.6% more expensive than Milwaukie, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $61,817 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Milwaukie, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie, OR vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Milwaukie, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower