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Brandon, SD vs Brookings, SD

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Is it cheaper to live in Brookings or is it cheaper to live in Brandon?
- Brookings is 7.1% less expensive than Brandon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Brookings or Brandon?
- Brookings housing costs are 28.2% less expensive than Brandon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Brandon or is Health Care more affordable in Brookings.
- Health related expenses are 14.0% more in Brookings.
 Brandon, SDBrookings, SDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.3100
 Food & Groceries101.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock116.9100
 Housing105.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,800$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock60.0100
 Miscellaneous93.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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