McAlester, Oklahoma vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 34.7% more expensive than McAlester, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $67,346 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than McAlester, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Box Elder
than in McAlester, Oklahoma
Mcalester, OK vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Mcalester, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher