Box Elder, South Dakota vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 13.8% cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,677 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Box Elder, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  36.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower