Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Spearfish, South Dakota


The cost of living in Spearfish, South Dakota is 16.5% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,598 in Spearfish, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spearfish, South Dakota is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Spearfish
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Spearfish, SD
Compared to Palmer, Spearfish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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