Watsonville, California vs. Garland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garland, Texas is 34.3% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $32,861 in Garland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garland, Texas is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Garland
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Garland, TX
Compared to Watsonville, Garland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower