Redwood City, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 45.3% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $27,333 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Watsonville
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower