Brookings, South Dakota vs. De Smet, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in De Smet, South Dakota is 8.8% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,595 in De Smet, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, De Smet, South Dakota is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in De Smet
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. De Smet, SD
Compared to Brookings, De Smet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher