Athol, Idaho vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 36.4% cheaper than Athol, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $47,691 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Athol, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Athol, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Brookings
than in Athol, Idaho
Athol, ID vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Athol, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower