Brookings, South Dakota vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 4.6% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $65,925 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Brookings, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher