Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Watsonville, California


The cost of living in Watsonville, California is 28.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,280 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Watsonville, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Watsonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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