Brookings, South Dakota vs. River Falls, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Falls, Wisconsin is 20.1% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $24,024 in River Falls, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Falls, Wisconsin is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in River Falls
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. River Falls, WI
Compared to Brookings, River Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher