Pierre, South Dakota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 80.5% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,235 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Boston
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Pierre, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  129.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.1% higher