Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 19.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $89,237 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Box Elder
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Fort Wayne, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  52.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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