Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 15.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,332 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Jacksonville, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower