Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Brookings, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 17.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $157,399 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Brookings
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Brookings, SD
Compared to Madison, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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