Brookings County, SD Cost of Living


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Brookings cost of living score
84.3
Less expensive
15.7% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the South Dakota average
Brookings South Dak County, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Brookings County, SD

Housing costs in Brookings?
A typical home costs $257,700, which is 23.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brookings costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.6% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Brookings?
To live comfortably in Brookings South Dak County, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brookings?
Brookings, SD County has a relatively affordable cost of living for its residents. It's 84.3, which is about 15% lower than the US average of 100. The median house value in Brookings is $257,700, which is significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. This combination of affordable cost of living and reasonably-priced homes makes Brookings an attractive and desirable place to live for those looking for an affordable area with a good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrookingsSouth DakotaUnited States
  84.389.3100.0
  98.697100
  116.9120.8100.0
  73.982.1100.0
  $257,700$268,000$338,100
  88.3%93.6%100.0%
  62.871.2100.0
  93.577.6100.0

   100=National Average

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