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


The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 17.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,603 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Spearfish, SD
Compared to Anchorage, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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