Glen Allen, Virginia vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 21.6% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,216 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Brookings
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Glen Allen, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower