Philomath, Oregon vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 17.8% cheaper than Philomath, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $11,507 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Philomath, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Philomath, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Brookings
than in Philomath, Oregon
Philomath, OR vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Philomath, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower