Hot Springs, South Dakota vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 6.3% more expensive than Hot Springs, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,160 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Hot Springs, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Hot Springs, South Dakota
Hot Springs, SD vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Hot Springs, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher