Monticello, Minnesota vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 15.3% cheaper than Monticello, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $0 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Monticello, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Brookings
than in Monticello, Minnesota
Monticello, MN vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Monticello, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  53.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower