Anchorage, Alaska vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 21.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $118,327 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Anchorage, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower