Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 9.8% cheaper than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,213 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Watertown
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Grimes, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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