Unalaska, Alaska vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 39.0% cheaper than Unalaska, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,335 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Unalaska, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is cheaper than Unalaska, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Sturgis
than in Unalaska, Alaska
Unalaska, AK vs. Sturgis, SD
Compared to Unalaska, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.8% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower