Watertown, South Dakota vs. Balch Springs, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Balch Springs, Texas is 12.3% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $80,830 in Balch Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balch Springs, Texas is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
109% more expensive in Balch Springs
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Balch Springs, TX
Compared to Watertown, Balch Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% higher
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  109.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher