| Raleigh, NC | Pierre, SD | United States |
Overall | 105.8 | 85.1 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 100.6 | 100.6 | 100 |
Health | 94.8 | 117.1 | 100 |
Housing | 118.8 | 77.5 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $427,000 | $265,400 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,910.0% | 9,900.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 88.6 | 57.5 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 109.7 | 92.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I moved to Raleigh in 2018. Before that, I lived in Orange County CA, Boulder CO, South Africa, Northern California, Arizona, and Toronto. I say all this to give More
Excellent for a great many people or categories of people. As far as prices: ratio of wage and job opportunity here with housing remains one of the better ones in the More
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Reviews for Pierre 4 Reviews
Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to More
I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small More
Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out. More
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