Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.3% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $125,445 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
159% more expensive in San Diego
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Box Elder, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  39.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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