Shelton, Washington vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 13.9% cheaper than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,033 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Shelton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Brookings
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Shelton, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher