Brookings, South Dakota vs. Manchester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, Connecticut is 18.3% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $35,500 in Manchester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, Connecticut is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Manchester
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Manchester, CT
Compared to Brookings, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher