Watertown, New York vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 51.8% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $113,874 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Watertown, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher