Brookings, South Dakota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 79.3% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,786 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Washington
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Brookings, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.3% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  125.5% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher