Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Brookings, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 58.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $41,278 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Brookings
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Brookings, SD
Compared to Santa Cruz, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.