Brookings, South Dakota vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 2.5% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $51,250 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
34% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Brookings, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher