Fort Kent, Maine vs. Belle Fourche, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Fourche, South Dakota is 9.7% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,859 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Fourche, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Belle Fourche
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Belle Fourche, SD
Compared to Fort Kent, Belle Fourche is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher