Pierre, South Dakota vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 34.4% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $147,788 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Juneau
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to Pierre, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  33.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher