Bakersfield, California vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 7.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $92,747 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Bakersfield, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  60.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower