Box Elder, South Dakota vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 24.3% more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,148 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Box Elder, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Durango
than in Box Elder, South Dakota
Box_Elder, SD vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Box_Elder, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  45.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher