Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 16.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,961 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
63% cheaper in Lead
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  34.9% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  16.6% lower
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