Bellingham, Washington vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 31.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $130,977 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Brookings
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Bellingham, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower