Brookings, South Dakota vs. Steger, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steger, Illinois is 10.2% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,321 in Steger, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steger, Illinois is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Steger
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Steger, IL
Compared to Brookings, Steger is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower