Chatham, Illinois vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 3.0% cheaper than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,499 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Chatham, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Brookings
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Chatham, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher