Anchorage, Alaska vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 27.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,207 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Brookings
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Anchorage, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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