Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 27.6% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $102,090 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Sioux Falls, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher