Watertown, South Dakota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 97.9% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $148,408 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Seattle
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Watertown, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  131.9% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher