Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Lake Madison, South Dakota


The cost of living in Lake Madison, South Dakota is 16.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,392 in Lake Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Lake Madison
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Lake Madison, SD
Compared to Anchorage, Lake Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower

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