Dallas, Texas vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 16.0% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,980 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Watertown
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Dallas, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower