Watertown, New York vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 4.5% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,225 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Mitchell
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Watertown, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher