Nikiski, Alaska vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 10.5% cheaper than Nikiski, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,101 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Nikiski, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Nikiski, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Nikiski, Alaska
Nikiski, AK vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Nikiski, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower