Moscow, Idaho vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 15.4% cheaper than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $35,529 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Brookings
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Moscow, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher