Dayton, Minnesota vs. Brandon, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, South Dakota is 15.3% cheaper than Dayton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,341 in Brandon, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, South Dakota is cheaper than Dayton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Brandon
than in Dayton, Minnesota
Dayton, MN vs. Brandon, SD
Compared to Dayton, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower