Omaha, Nebraska vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 6.5% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $56,125 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Brookings
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Omaha, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher