Sitka, Alaska vs. Murdo, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murdo, South Dakota is 36.4% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $76,261 in Murdo, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murdo, South Dakota is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Murdo
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Murdo, SD
Compared to Sitka, Murdo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower