What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Pierre, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 210% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Pierre, South Dakota?

A salary of $55,000 in Pierre, South Dakota should increase to $108,576 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PIERRE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pierre, South Dakota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 97.4% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $108,576 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Seattle
than in Pierre, South Dakota

Pierre, SD vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Pierre, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

323.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

30.5% lower

Commute

139.1% higher

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

24.7% higher

Cost of Food

Current City	Comparison City
Dulles Town Center, Virginia	Los Angeles, California	Compare
Newport News, Virginia	Phoenix, Arizona	Compare
Bakersfield, California	Midland, Michigan	Compare
Salt Lake City, Utah	Cedar City, Utah	Compare
Elkin, North Carolina	Washington, District of Columbia	Compare
Richmond, Virginia	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Compare
Charleston, South Carolina	Alpharetta, Georgia	Compare
Castle Rock, Colorado	Somers, New York	Compare
Queens, New York	Portland, Oregon	Compare
Baton Rouge, Louisiana	Baltimore, Maryland	Compare

Pierre, South Dakota vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparison highlights

Pierre, SD vs. Seattle, WA

Popular Cost of Living Searches

Best Places Tools

About Best Places

Follow Us