Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Hot Springs, South Dakota


The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 11.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,059 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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