Brookings, South Dakota vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.2% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,625 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Portland
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Brookings, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.3% higher
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