Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 3.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,874 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Brookings
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Cedar Falls, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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