East Los Angeles, California vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 32.1% cheaper than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $50,938 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Box Elder
than in East Los Angeles, California
East Los Angeles, CA vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to East Los Angeles, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  63.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower