Des Moines, Iowa vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 7.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,813 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Watertown
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Des Moines, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher