Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Box Elder, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 21.4% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $39,303 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Box Elder, SD
Compared to Salt Lake City, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher