Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 10.7% cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,630 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lead
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Box Elder, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower