Watertown, South Dakota vs. Aitkin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aitkin, Minnesota is 17.5% cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,401 in Aitkin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aitkin, Minnesota is cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Aitkin
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Aitkin, MN
Compared to Watertown, Aitkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  37.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower