Modesto, California vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 26.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $32,898 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Brookings
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Modesto, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower