Lubbock, Texas vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 4.1% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,190 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Brookings
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Lubbock, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher