Cost of Living Calculator - Barrington, Illinois vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 24.0% cheaper than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,993 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Barrington, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  67.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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