Cost of Living Calculator - Grand Rapids, Michigan vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 5.3% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,061 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Watertown
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Grand Rapids, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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