Wasilla, Alaska vs. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 19.1% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,654 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Sioux Falls
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Sioux Falls, SD
Compared to Wasilla, Sioux Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower