Brookings, South Dakota vs. Ainsworth, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ainsworth, Nebraska is 11.7% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,167 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ainsworth, Nebraska is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Ainsworth
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Ainsworth, NE
Compared to Brookings, Ainsworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher