Brookings, South Dakota vs. Hardin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hardin, Illinois is 1.9% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,952 in Hardin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hardin, Illinois is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
96% more expensive in Hardin
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Hardin, IL
Compared to Brookings, Hardin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  96.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower