Vivian, South Dakota vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 20.5% more expensive than Vivian, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,258 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Vivian, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is more expensive than Vivian, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Brookings
than in Vivian, South Dakota
Vivian, SD vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Vivian, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher