Rome, Georgia vs. Lake Preston, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Preston, South Dakota is 3.5% cheaper than Rome, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $72,404 in Lake Preston, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Preston, South Dakota is cheaper than Rome, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lake Preston
than in Rome, Georgia
Rome, GA vs. Lake Preston, SD
Compared to Rome, Lake Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher