Menomonie, Wisconsin vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 1.8% cheaper than Menomonie, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,123 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Menomonie, Wisconsin
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
29% cheaper in Brookings
than in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Menomonie, WI vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Menomonie, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower