Cost of Living Calculator - Brookings, South Dakota vs Cherokee, Iowa


The cost of living in Cherokee, Iowa is 14.9% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $63,839 in Cherokee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cherokee, Iowa is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Cherokee
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs Cherokee, IA
Compared to Brookings, Cherokee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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