Lead, South Dakota vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 1.9% cheaper than Lead, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,598 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lead, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Lead, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Brookings
than in Lead, South Dakota
Lead, SD vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Lead, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower