What is a pro or con of living in Watertown, Minnesotacompared to Pierre, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Watertown.

What salary do I need to live in Watertown, Minnesota copmared to Pierre, South Dakota?

A salary of $68,000 in Pierre, South Dakota should increase to $82,800 in Watertown, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PIERRE vs. WATERTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pierre, South Dakota vs. Watertown, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, Minnesota is 21.8% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,800 in Watertown, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Watertown, Minnesota is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Watertown
than in Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre, SD vs. Watertown, MN

Compared to Pierre, Watertown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

89.9% higher

Health

37.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pierre, South Dakota vs. Watertown, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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