Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 5.3% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,819 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Dallas
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Box Elder, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher