Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 51.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $24,064 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Watertown
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Los Angeles, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  64.1% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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