Cost of Living Calculator - Wheaton, Illinois vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 25.5% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $29,807 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Watertown
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Wheaton, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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