Cost of Living Calculator - Brookings, South Dakota vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 5.5% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,893 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Brookings, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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