Cost of Living Calculator - Palmer, Alaska vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 16.5% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,732 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Palmer, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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