Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs Lake City, Michigan


The cost of living in Lake City, Michigan is 19.5% cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,376 in Lake City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Michigan is cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lake City
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs Lake City, MI
Compared to Box Elder, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  42.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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