Brookings, South Dakota vs. New Paltz, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Paltz, New York is 14.3% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $57,143 in New Paltz, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Paltz, New York is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in New Paltz
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. New Paltz, NY
Compared to Brookings, New Paltz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher