Metropolis, Illinois vs. Yankton, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yankton, South Dakota is 18.8% more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,424 in Yankton, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Metropolis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yankton, South Dakota is more expensive than Metropolis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Yankton
than in Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis, IL vs. Yankton, SD
Compared to Metropolis, Yankton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher