Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 1.1% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,470 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Brookings
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Indianapolis, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower