Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 45.4% more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $72,682 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Mitchell, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% higher
      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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher