Golden, Colorado vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 43.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,274 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Brookings
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Golden, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower