Anchorage, Alaska vs. Scovil, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scovil, South Dakota is 37.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,466 in Scovil, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scovil, South Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Scovil
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Scovil, SD
Compared to Anchorage, Scovil is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower