Pierre, South Dakota vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 12.8% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,771 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Pierre, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher