Brookings, South Dakota vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 5.0% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $47,500 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Brookings, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher