What is a pro or con of living in Watsonville, Californiacompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Watsonville.

What salary do I need to live in Watsonville, California copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $64,280 in Watsonville, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $64,280 in Watsonville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Watsonville, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Watsonville
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Watsonville, CA

Compared to Vancouver, Watsonville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.4% higher

Commute

16.7% lower

Health

20.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Watsonville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vancouver, WA vs. Watsonville, CA

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