Brookings, South Dakota vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 1.4% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,000 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Brookings, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher