Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Kodiak, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kodiak, Alaska is 16.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $83,900 in Kodiak, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kodiak, Alaska is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Kodiak
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Kodiak, AK
Compared to Rapid City, Kodiak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher