What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Watertown, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Watertown, South Dakota?

A salary of $30,000 in Watertown, South Dakota should increase to $59,646 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, South Dakota vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 98.8% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $59,646 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in New York
than in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, SD vs. New York, NY

Compared to Watertown, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

98.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

322.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

70.2% higher

Commute

205.4% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.2% higher

Cost of Food

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