Homer, Alaska vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 14.3% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,830 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Homer, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower