Cost of Living Calculator - Brookings, South Dakota vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 14.0% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,464 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Brookings, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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