Watertown, South Dakota vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 37.6% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,809 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Watertown, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher