What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Watertown, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 551% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Watertown, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Watertown, South Dakota should increase to $160,318 in Santa Monica, California (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. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, South Dakota vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 220.6% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $160,318 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
551% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, SD vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Watertown, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

220.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

955.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

161.0% higher

Health

25.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

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Watertown, South Dakota vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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