Watsonville, California vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 8.1% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $172,973 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Orange
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower