Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 28.3% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $53,769 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Palm Springs, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% lower
      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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  68.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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