What is a pro or con of living in North Sioux City, South Dakotacompared to Brainerd, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in North Sioux City.

What salary do I need to live in North Sioux City, South Dakota copmared to Brainerd, Minnesota?

A salary of $50,000 in Brainerd, Minnesota should increase to $62,240 in North Sioux City, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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BRAINERD vs. NORTH SIOUX CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Brainerd, Minnesota vs. North Sioux City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Sioux City, South Dakota is 24.5% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $62,240 in North Sioux City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Sioux City, South Dakota is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in North Sioux City
than in Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, MN vs. North Sioux City, SD

Compared to Brainerd, North Sioux City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

3.6% higher

Health

54.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

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