Brookings, SD vs Vermillion, SD

Vermillion is moderately more affordable than Brookings, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Brookings scores 78 compared to 71 for Vermillion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookings can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookings is $862/month compared to $728/month in Vermillion — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vermillion is more affordable at $210,200 median vs $243,600.

Median household income in Brookings is $61,979 compared to $52,815 in Vermillion (+17.4%). While Brookings is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookings spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Vermillion.