What is a pro or con of living in Oakland, Californiacompared to Box Elder, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Oakland.

What salary do I need to live in Oakland, California copmared to Box Elder, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Box Elder, South Dakota should increase to $92,023 in Oakland, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOX ELDER vs. OAKLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 84.0% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $92,023 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oakland, 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
155% more expensive in Oakland
than in Box Elder, South Dakota

Box Elder, SD vs. Oakland, CA

Compared to Box Elder, Oakland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

241.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

68.2% higher

Health

20.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Box Elder, SD vs. Oakland, CA

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