Seward, Alaska vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 10.5% cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,742 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Seward, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower