Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, South Dakota vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 20.8% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,377 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon 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 Salem
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs Salem, OR
Compared to Watertown, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  62.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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