Tacoma, Washington vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 28.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,644 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Brookings
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Tacoma, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower