Copper Center, Alaska vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 12.7% cheaper than Copper Center, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $70,679 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Copper Center, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Copper Center, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
54% cheaper in Lead
than in Copper Center, Alaska
Copper Center, AK vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Copper Center, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower