Pocatello, Idaho vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 2.7% cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,801 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Brookings
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Pocatello, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher