Cost of Living Calculator - Sitka, Alaska vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.0% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $65,592 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Sitka, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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