Watertown, WI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Watertown, Wisconsin?
$3,870 / month
for a family, 28.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,440 for the year for a family.
$2,500 / month
for a single person, 47.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,000 for the year for a single person.

Watertown cost of living score
91.9
Less expensive
8.1% lower
than the US average
2.2% higher
than the Wisconsin average
Watertown, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.2% lower than the average for Wisconsin.

Watertown, WI

Housing costs in Watertown?
A typical home costs $242,000, which is 28.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.9% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watertown costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Watertown?
To live comfortably in Watertown, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watertown?
The cost of living in Watertown, WI is relatively affordable. The overall cost of living index for the city is 90.8, which is 10 percent below the U.S. average. The median household income in Watertown is $49,717 and the median home value is $153,900. Housing costs are lower than the U.S. average as well, with a median rent of $819 per month for a two bedroom apartment. Groceries are also cheaper than many other cities in the U.S., with an average cost of 4 percent below the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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   100=National Average

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I have lived in Watertown for over two years now and I find the price to be lower here than most other areas in southeastern Wisconsin. It is also close enought to both  More

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