Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Minnesota vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 26.9% more expensive than Madison, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $95,211 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is more expensive than Madison, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Watertown
than in Madison, Minnesota
Madison, MN vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Madison, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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