Cost of Living in Brown County, SD

Modeled annual cost: $40,954.

Median family income: $97,594.

Affordability Snapshot

SD County Median

$43,997

State Rank

65thMost expensive counties in SD out of 66See South Dakota county rankings

Median Income

$97,594

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Brown County, SD.

$12,799 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,954

Per year

  • Transport:$12,799
  • Housing:$8,064
  • Taxes:$6,162
  • Healthcare:$5,952
  • Food:$4,177
  • Other Costs:$3,801
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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