Watertown, South Dakota vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 107.8% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $124,670 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Watertown, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  178.8% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher