Arroyo Grande, California vs. Brandon, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, South Dakota is 36.4% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $63,553 in Brandon, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, South Dakota is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Brandon
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Brandon, SD
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower