Watsonville, California vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 46.1% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $26,961 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Springfield
than in Watsonville, California
Watsonville, CA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Watsonville, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower