Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, South Dakota vs Effingham, Illinois


The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 6.4% cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,250 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Effingham
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs Effingham, IL
Compared to Watertown, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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