Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Brandon, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brandon, South Dakota is 16.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $100,655 in Brandon, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, South Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Brandon
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Brandon, SD
Compared to Anchorage, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower

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