Houston, Texas vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 12.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,681 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Brookings
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Houston, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower