Rawlings, Maryland vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 11.4% more expensive than Rawlings, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,984 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rawlings, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is more expensive than Rawlings, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Brookings
than in Rawlings, Maryland
Rawlings, MD vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Rawlings, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% higher
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher