2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
South Dennis, MA vs Watertown Town, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Watertown Town or is it cheaper to live in South Dennis?
- Watertown Town is 10.0% more expensive than South Dennis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Watertown Town or South Dennis?
- Watertown Town housing costs are 78.8% more expensive than South Dennis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in South Dennis or is Health Care more affordable in Watertown Town.
- Health related expenses are 4.4% less in Watertown Town.
 South Dennis, MAWatertown Town, MAUnited States
 Overall131.5144.7100
 Food & Groceries107.4112.3100
 Health93.389.2100
 Housing134.8241.0100
 Median Home Cost$416,300$658,100$338,100
 Utilities11,590.0%11,990.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation97.099.2100
 Miscellaneous140.6177.4100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for South Dennis    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have been on cape cod most of my life. The seasons here are very enjoyable.... Summer is incredible! Walking out on the tidal flats one can escape in a sense of total  More

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Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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