Hot Springs, South Dakota vs. Elfin Cove, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elfin Cove, Alaska is 47.8% more expensive than Hot Springs, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $110,837 in Elfin Cove, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elfin Cove, Alaska is more expensive than Hot Springs, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Elfin Cove
than in Hot Springs, South Dakota
Hot Springs, SD vs. Elfin Cove, AK
Compared to Hot Springs, Elfin Cove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher