Brookings, South Dakota vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 7.7% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,196 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to Brookings, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% lower
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower