Oakdale, Minnesota vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 18.8% cheaper than Oakdale, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,928 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Oakdale, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Brookings
than in Oakdale, Minnesota
Oakdale, MN vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Oakdale, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  57.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower