Watertown, New York vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 3.0% cheaper than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,495 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Watertown, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher