Brookings, South Dakota vs. Brandon, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, South Dakota is 15.8% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,875 in Brandon, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, South Dakota is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Brandon
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Brandon, SD
Compared to Brookings, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher