Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.7% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,347 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Rapid City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher