What is a pro or con of living in South St. Paul, Minnesotacompared to Brookings, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in South St. Paul.

What salary do I need to live in South St. Paul, Minnesota copmared to Brookings, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,001 in Brookings, South Dakota should increase to $83,483 in South St. Paul, Minnesota (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. SOUTH ST. PAUL
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South St. Paul, Minnesota is 11.3% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $83,483 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in South St. Paul
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. South St. Paul, MN

Compared to Brookings, South St. Paul is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

67.0% higher

Health

36.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. South St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Brookings, SD vs. South St. Paul, MN

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