Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, South Dakota vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 10.1% cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,929 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Forest City
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Watertown, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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