Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 38.1% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $103,545 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Portland
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs Portland, OR
Compared to Box Elder, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  38.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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