Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 34.9% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,131 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Watertown
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Lake Stevens, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower