Fort Kent, Maine vs. Brandon, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, South Dakota is 24.4% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,212 in Brandon, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, 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
82% more expensive in Brandon
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Brandon, SD
Compared to Fort Kent, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher