Wasilla, Alaska vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 19.8% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,125 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Wasilla, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower