Watertown, South Dakota vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 24.2% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $124,175 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Homer
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Watertown, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher