Cost of Living Calculator - Watsonville, California vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 16.3% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $58,174 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Oakland
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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