Cost of Living Calculator - Dickinson, North Dakota vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 4.6% more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,302 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson, ND vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Dickinson, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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