Brookings, South Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 38.1% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,048 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Brookings, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% higher
      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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  74.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher