Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Spearfish, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $47,010 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Spearfish, SD
Compared to Fairbanks, Spearfish 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
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower