Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 4.4% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $67,878 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% cheaper in Watertown
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Detroit, 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  66.7% lower
  Health
  47.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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