Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, South Dakota vs Lawrence, Kansas


The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 9.9% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,457 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Lawrence
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs Lawrence, KS
Compared to Watertown, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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