Phoenix, Arizona vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 22.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,006 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Watertown
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Phoenix, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower