Lake Madison, South Dakota vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 12.1% cheaper than Lake Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,938 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Watertown
than in Lake Madison, South Dakota
Lake Madison, SD vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Lake Madison, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower