Pierre, South Dakota vs. Moscow, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moscow, Idaho is 16.8% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $87,618 in Moscow, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moscow, Idaho is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Moscow
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Moscow, ID
Compared to Pierre, Moscow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower