Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 8.6% more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,450 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Pierre
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Bedford, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% higher
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher