Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 12.2% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $145,875 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
67% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sioux Falls, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  16.2% higher
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