Lincoln, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 38.0% cheaper than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $30,994 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Watertown
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Lincoln, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower