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

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in St. Louis.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Brookings, South Dakota could decrease to $49,226 in St. Louis, Missouri (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. ST. LOUIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Brookings, South Dakota vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 1.5% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,226 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings, SD vs. St. Louis, MO

Compared to Brookings, St. Louis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% higher

Commute

64.2% higher

Health

19.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Brookings, South Dakota vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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