Decatur, Alabama vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 5.7% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,861 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Pierre
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Decatur, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher