Brookings, South Dakota vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 92.4% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $280,876 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Arlington
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Brookings, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  104.2% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher