Watertown, South Dakota vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 28.2% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,092 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Watertown, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  98.8% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher