Brookings, South Dakota vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 38.9% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,464 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Brookings, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher