Cost of Living Calculator - Box Elder, South Dakota vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 17.4% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $88,062 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Tempe
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder, SD vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Box Elder, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  37.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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