Cost of Living Calculator - Carroll, Iowa vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 23.4% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,579 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Carroll, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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