Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 14.4% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,220 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Brookings
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Waynesville, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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