Watsonville, California vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 7.4% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $46,309 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Salinas
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Watsonville, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower