Watertown, South Dakota vs. North Sioux City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Sioux City, South Dakota is 19.9% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $89,947 in North Sioux City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Sioux City, South Dakota is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in North Sioux City
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. North Sioux City, SD
Compared to Watertown, North Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher