Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 38.0% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $46,505 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Box Elder
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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