Brookings, South Dakota vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 59.2% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $160,758 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Brookings, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  115.5% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher