North Pole, Alaska vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 11.5% cheaper than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $97,315 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than North Pole, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Box Elder
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to North Pole, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  15.7% lower
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