Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 6.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $70,519 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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