Brookings, South Dakota vs. Sioux Center, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Center, Iowa is 1.3% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,720 in Sioux Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Center, Iowa is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Sioux Center
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Sioux Center, IA
Compared to Brookings, Sioux Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher