Placerville, California vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 25.7% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $55,756 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Placerville, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower