Pajaro, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 13.3% more expensive than Pajaro, California.

You would need a salary of $56,647 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pajaro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Pajaro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Pajaro, California
Pajaro, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Pajaro, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher