Columbus, Ohio vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 2.8% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $131,250 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Brookings
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Columbus, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher