Watsonville, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.6% more expensive than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $165,920 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Seattle
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Watsonville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher