Pierre, South Dakota vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 21.5% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $91,147 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Fresno
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Pierre, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher