Watertown, South Dakota vs. Cottage City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottage City, Maryland is 41.0% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,519 in Cottage City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottage City, Maryland is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Cottage City
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Cottage_City, MD
Compared to Watertown, Cottage_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  147.2% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher