Pierre, South Dakota vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 1.2% cheaper than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,412 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Brookings
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Pierre, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher