Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Brookings, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 23.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $88,301 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Brookings
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Brookings, SD
Compared to Atlanta, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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