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


The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 24.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,971 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Pierre
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Pierre, SD
Compared to Portland, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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