Skowhegan, Maine vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 9.7% more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine.

You would need a salary of $102,000 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Skowhegan, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Pierre
than in Skowhegan, Maine
Skowhegan, ME vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Skowhegan, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher