Laramie, Wyoming vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 9.5% cheaper than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $45,259 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Brookings
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Laramie, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher