Casper, WY vs Watertown, SD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Casper
74.5
#580 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 16.4 min). Casper leads in median household income ($67,011 vs $61,320). Watertown leads in cost of living index (96 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Casper, WY | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#580) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 58,720 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,759 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $67,011 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+48.6 | R+40.8 |
C
74.5 Score
Casper, WY
Wyoming community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$313,759
Population
58,720
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
West
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C
74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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