Spanish Fort, Alabama vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 2.3% cheaper than Spanish Fort, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $97,658 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Spanish Fort, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Spanish Fort, Alabama
Spanish Fort, AL vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Spanish Fort, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher