Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 17.2% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $20,703 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Watertown
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Raleigh, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher