Watsonville, California vs. Ohio, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ohio, Illinois is 50.6% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $24,339 in Ohio, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ohio, Illinois is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Ohio
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Ohio, IL
Compared to Watsonville, Ohio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower