Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 13.0% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,285 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Brookings
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Wilmington, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower