Mount Pleasant, WI vs Watertown, SD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mount Pleasant
75.8
#417 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.1 vs 8.3). Watertown leads in walk score (36 vs 20). Watertown leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Pleasant, WI | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#417) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 27,727 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,442 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $83,827 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.2 | R+40.8 |
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75.8 Score
Mount Pleasant, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,442
Population
27,727
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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