Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 83.7% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $137,800 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Box Elder, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  121.0% higher
  Health
  38.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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