Brookings, South Dakota vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.7% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,339 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
98% more expensive in Houston
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Brookings, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  98.3% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher