Brookings, South Dakota vs. Plainfield, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 11.4% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $83,571 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Indiana is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Plainfield, IN
Compared to Brookings, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher