Brookings, South Dakota vs. Montevideo, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montevideo, Minnesota is 16.4% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,679 in Montevideo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montevideo, Minnesota is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Montevideo
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Montevideo, MN
Compared to Brookings, Montevideo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher