Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Lander, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lander, Wyoming is 0.6% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,313 in Lander, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lander, Wyoming is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Lander
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs. Lander, WY
Compared to Box Elder, Lander is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower