Lacey, Washington vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 23.0% cheaper than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,476 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Watertown
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Lacey, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower