Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Wisconsin vs Brookings, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 4.2% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $71,836 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Brookings
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs Brookings, SD
Compared to Portage, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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