Minooka, Illinois vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 15.0% cheaper than Minooka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,485 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minooka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Minooka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Watertown
than in Minooka, Illinois
Minooka, IL vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Minooka, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower