Watertown, South Dakota vs. Needles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needles, California is 3.4% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $77,565 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
90% more expensive in Needles
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Needles, CA
Compared to Watertown, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher