Brookings, South Dakota vs. Bemidji, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bemidji, Minnesota is 12.4% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,333 in Bemidji, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bemidji, Minnesota is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bemidji
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Bemidji, MN
Compared to Brookings, Bemidji is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower