Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs Salem, Indiana


The cost of living in Salem, Indiana is 15.4% cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,284 in Salem, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Indiana is cheaper than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Salem
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs Salem, IN
Compared to Box Elder, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  40.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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