What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Watsonville, California?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Watsonville, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Watsonville, California should increase to $80,422 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATSONVILLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Watsonville, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 60.8% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $80,422 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Watsonville, California

Watsonville, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Watsonville, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

139.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

52.1% higher

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Watsonville, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Watsonville, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

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