Brookings, South Dakota vs. Phenix City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phenix City, Alabama is 2.5% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,750 in Phenix City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phenix City, Alabama is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Phenix City
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Phenix City, AL
Compared to Brookings, Phenix City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower