Watsonville, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 37.0% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $31,477 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Houston
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Watsonville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower