Cost of Living Calculator - Brookings, South Dakota vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 13.2% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,393 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Austin
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs Austin, MN
Compared to Brookings, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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