Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 23.1% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $123,102 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Portland
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sioux Falls, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% higher
      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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher