What is a pro or con of living in Watertown, South Dakotacompared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in Watertown.

What salary do I need to live in Watertown, South Dakota copmared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

A salary of $90,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota could decrease to $80,762 in Watertown, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BISMARCK vs. WATERTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 10.3% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $80,762 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Watertown
than in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, ND vs. Watertown, SD

Compared to Bismarck, Watertown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

20.1% lower

Health

28.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Watertown, South Dakota

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