Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 42.8% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,921 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Watertown
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Fairfax, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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