Cost of Living Calculator - Wessington, South Dakota vs North Pole, Alaska


The cost of living in North Pole, Alaska is 58.7% more expensive than Wessington, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $79,356 in North Pole, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wessington, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Pole, Alaska is more expensive than Wessington, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in North Pole
than in Wessington, South Dakota
Wessington, SD vs North Pole, AK
Compared to Wessington, North Pole is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% higher
      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
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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