Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Scovil, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scovil, South Dakota is 28.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $21,471 in Scovil, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scovil, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Scovil
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Scovil, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Scovil is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower