Watertown, South Dakota vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 16.3% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $58,137 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, SD vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Watertown, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% higher
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  37.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher