Milpitas, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 60.8% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $78,373 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Watertown
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Milpitas, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  59.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower