Travel nurse stipend calculator
Estimate the tax-free lodging and meals stipend for a travel contract from the federal GSA per diem rates, which most agencies use as their ceiling.
Estimated lodging stipend for Watsonville, CA
Based on the Santa Cruz rate for FY2027, from November 2026 to February 7, 2027.
| Month | Nights | GSA rate | Lodging |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 22 | $149 | $3,278 |
| December 2026 | 31 | $149 | $4,619 |
| January 2027 | 31 | $149 | $4,619 |
| February 2027 | 7 | $149 | $1,043 |
0 furnished homes in Watsonville are listed at or under $4,470 a month, the monthly equivalent of this rate. See them on the map or browse housing in Watsonville.
How this estimate works
For each night of the contract we use the GSA lodging rate for that month, because some areas have seasonal rates. Meals and incidentals (M&IE) use the area's daily rate. Agencies set their own stipends, often at or below these rates, and some reduce them for the first and last day. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How housing stipends work.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, FY2027.