Ramona, California vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 44.0% cheaper than Ramona, California.

You would need a salary of $42,028 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ramona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Ramona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Brookings
than in Ramona, California
Ramona, CA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Ramona, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower