Watertown, South Dakota vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 13.3% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $113,325 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Richmond
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Watertown, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher