Ankeny, Iowa vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 8.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,553 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Brookings
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Ankeny, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher