Watertown, South Dakota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 52.6% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $99,186 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Austin
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Watertown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  85.3% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher