Brookings, South Dakota vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 87.3% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $140,446 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Richmond
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Brookings, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  122.0% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher