Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 13.9% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,948 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Appleton, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  54.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower