What is a pro or con of living in Watertown, South Dakotacompared to Tehachapi, California?

Median Home Cost is 34% cheaper in Watertown.

What salary do I need to live in Watertown, South Dakota copmared to Tehachapi, California?

A salary of $130,001 in Tehachapi, California could decrease to $104,197 in Watertown, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TEHACHAPI vs. WATERTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Tehachapi, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 19.8% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $104,197 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Watertown
than in Tehachapi, California

Tehachapi, CA vs. Watertown, SD

Compared to Tehachapi, Watertown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.6% lower

Commute

40.5% lower

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Tehachapi, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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