Elgin, Oregon vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 20.0% more expensive than Elgin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $90,019 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Elgin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Elgin, Oregon
Elgin, OR vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Elgin, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher