Santa Cruz, California vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 25.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,273 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Watsonville
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Watsonville, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
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  25.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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