What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Brookings, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 389% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Brookings, South Dakota?

A salary of $100,000 in Brookings, South Dakota should increase to $290,476 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BROOKINGS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 190.5% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $290,476 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
389% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Brookings, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

190.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

714.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

163.7% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

23.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. San Francisco, California

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