Watertown, South Dakota vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 15.1% cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,453 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Laurel
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Watertown, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower