Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 2.7% cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,644 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Dover
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Box Elder, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher