Cost of Living Calculator - Watertown, South Dakota vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 24.2% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $93,132 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Valdez
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Watertown, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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