Watertown, South Dakota vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 7.7% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,446 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Columbia
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Watertown, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  60.5% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher