Watson, ND Cost of Living


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Watson cost of living score
90.6
Less expensive
9.4% lower
than the US average
2.3% higher
than the North Dakota average
Watson, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.4% lower than the U.S. average and 2.3% lower than the average for North Dakota.

Watson, ND

Housing costs in Watson?
A typical home costs $314,800, which is 6.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.8% more expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watson costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Watson?
To live comfortably in Watson, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $60,480 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watson?
The cost of living in Watson, ND is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. The town is home to a variety of affordable housing options, ranging from apartments and single family homes to manufactured and mobile homes. Groceries, utilities, transportation costs and entertainment expenses are all lower than average in Watson. With an abundance of job opportunities in the growing oil industry, wages tend to be higher than other cities across North Dakota. This makes it easier for locals to save money while still enjoying the benefits that come with living in a rural community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWatsonNorth DakotaUnited States
  90.688.6100.0
  98.395.1100
  95.0103.4100.0
  97.682.3100.0
  $314,800$240,700$338,100
  92.1%89.4%100.0%
  78.874.4100.0
  108.892.5100.0

   100=National Average

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