Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, South Dakota vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.6% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $84,465 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
100% more expensive in Houston
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs Houston, TX
Compared to Watertown, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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