Mount Vernon, Iowa vs. Watertown, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, South Dakota is 5.1% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,427 in Watertown, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, South Dakota is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Watertown
than in Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon, IA vs. Watertown, SD
Compared to Mount Vernon, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher