Deadwood, South Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 10.7% more expensive than Deadwood, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,375 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Deadwood, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Deadwood, South Dakota
Deadwood, SD vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Deadwood, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher