Mentone, California vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 22.7% cheaper than Mentone, California.

You would need a salary of $38,651 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentone, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Mentone, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Watertown
than in Mentone, California
Mentone, CA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Mentone, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower