Urbana, Illinois vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 8.1% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,243 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Brookings
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Urbana, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher