Portland, Oregon vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 29.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $70,393 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sturgis
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sturgis, SD
Compared to Portland, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  61.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower