Brookings, South Dakota vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 29.0% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $96,786 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Mesa
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Brookings, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  90.0% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher