2025 Compare Cities :
Northfield, MN vs Brookings, SD

Change Cities
 Northfield, MNBrookings, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock25.838.1
 Snowfall41.7  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days102.484.7106.2
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock81.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low5.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.91216172443
Reviews for Northfield    5 Reviews

The city has nothing really to offer but high taxes and bad streets and sidewalks. Winter is really bad as the city sidewalks are barely passable. You usually can not  More

   |    Reply

For a town of 20 thousand, the amount of cars on the road at any given time is absolutely insane. Residents will tell you it's no secret that the drivers here are  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Northfield for almost 14 years now, owning my own home here the entire time. I'm originally from the Twin Cities, and moved to Northfield after several  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Northfield

Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

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

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Brookings


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.