Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, Kansas vs Watertown, South Dakota


The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 0.6% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,707 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Watertown
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs Watertown, SD
Compared to Manhattan, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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