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WATSONVILLE vs. SANTA MARIA
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Watsonville, California vs Santa Maria, California

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 20.0% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $48,023 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Watsonville, California

Watsonville, CA vs Santa Maria, CA

Compared to Watsonville, Santa Maria is:

Homeowner

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20.0% lower

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4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

8.5% lower

Health

3.7% higher

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Personal

2.7% lower

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