Cost of Living Calculator - Staples, Minnesota vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 105.6% more expensive than Staples, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $102,778 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staples, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Staples, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
361% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Staples, Minnesota
Staples, MN vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Staples, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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