Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Kennebec, South Dakota


The cost of living in Kennebec, South Dakota is 37.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $31,368 in Kennebec, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennebec, South Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kennebec
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Kennebec, SD
Compared to Portland, Kennebec is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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