Brookings, South Dakota vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 5.6% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,798 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
197% more expensive in Detroit
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Brookings, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  197.2% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower