Riverside, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 36.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $31,618 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Watertown
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Riverside, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  59.4% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower