Watertown, South Dakota vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 4.6% cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $47,700 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Watertown, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower