Brookings, South Dakota vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 6.9% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,762 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Columbia
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Brookings, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher