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FAIRBANKS vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is
6.3%
cheaper
than Fairbanks, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$121,843
in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is
cheaper
than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Rapid City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
24.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
15.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
30.7% lower
Commute
0.9% lower
Health
14.8% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
15.4% lower
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