Petaluma, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 6.4% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $74,914 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Watsonville
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Petaluma, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower