Apple Watch GPS vs. Cellular: Is Cellular Worth It?

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The cellular Apple Watch gives you more freedom to go without your iPhone, but is this variant worth the money for you?

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Upgrading to a cellular Apple Watch comes with added cost, but it allows you to leave your iPhone behind while continuing to make phone calls and stream music.
Both the cellular and GPS-only Apple Watch models have the same hardware, but the cellular version unlocks Family Setup and exclusive watch faces.
Battery life is roughly 18 hours for both models, but heavily relying on a cellular connection will deplete the battery faster.