Vallejo, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 35.0% cheaper than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $65,031 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Watertown
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Vallejo, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  52.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower