Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Box Elder, South Dakota


The cost of living in Box Elder, South Dakota is 18.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,971 in Box Elder, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Box Elder, South Dakota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Box Elder
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Box Elder, SD
Compared to Tacoma, Box Elder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  66.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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