Cost of Living Calculator - Ethan, South Dakota vs Plains, Montana


The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 13.9% more expensive than Ethan, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $85,454 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ethan, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is more expensive than Ethan, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Plains
than in Ethan, South Dakota
Ethan, SD vs Plains, MT
Compared to Ethan, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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