Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Deadwood, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Deadwood, South Dakota is 9.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,147 in Deadwood, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Deadwood, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Deadwood
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Deadwood, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Deadwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower