Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 19.3% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,514 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Watertown
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Worcester, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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