Brandon, SD Cost Of Living
Brandon's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In South Dakota
In America
What is the cost of living in Brandon, SD?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Brandon has an overall cost of living index of 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only South Dakota, Brandon has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than South Dakota's index of 91.
The standard of living in Brandon ranks as #2,890 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in South Dakota. By definition, that implies Brandon ranks as the #3,528 most expensive place in the Mount Rushmore State.
Brandon Cost Of Living Vs. South Dakota
| Living Expense | Brandon | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 88 | 100 | |
Brandon, SD Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in South Dakota, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Brandon | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,500 | $174,600 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $905 | $761 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $93,536 | $59,896 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.6x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.12x | 0.15x | 0.2x |
Detailed Brandon Services Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Brandon | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.92 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $8.83 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $9.17 | $14.67 |
Detailed Brandon Groceries Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Brandon | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.86 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.64 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.14 | $2.05 |
Detailed Brandon Health Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Brandon | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21.16 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $30.55 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.27 | $2.34 |
Detailed Brandon Transportation Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Brandon | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.84 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.98 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $125.17 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $204.33 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $101.0 | $99.13 |
Detailed Brandon Utilities Costs Vs. South Dakota
| Item | Brandon | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.2 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $47.72 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $157.58 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $182.1 | $175.64 |
Brandon SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Brandon
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Brandon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 180,927 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Harrisburg, SD | 6,420 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Tea, SD | 5,714 | 98 | 1.0x |
