Aberdeen, SD vs Watertown, SD

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Watertown, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 72 compared to 76 for Watertown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Watertown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $783/month compared to $904/month in Watertown — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aberdeen is more affordable at $205,500 median vs $212,300.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $63,715 compared to $62,721 in Watertown (+1.6%). Aberdeen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Watertown.