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


The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 16.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,488 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Sturgis
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Sturgis, SD
Compared to Portland, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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