Perham, Minnesota vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 4.4% cheaper than Perham, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $114,724 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Perham, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Perham, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Watertown
than in Perham, Minnesota
Perham, MN vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Perham, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher