2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Anchorage, AK vs Pierre, SD

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Pierre, is 17% less than it is in Anchorage and is 6% above the National Average.
- Anchorage unemployment rate is 6.6%.
- Pierre unemployment rate is 2.7%.
 Anchorage, AKPierre, SDUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth16.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes0.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$43,125  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$73,787$69,021
 Family Median Income$106,497  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Anchorage, AKPierre, SDUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock7.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock18.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.0%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Anchorage, AKPierre, SDUnited States
 Management, business, finance16.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.6%1.2%
 Education, library6.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.5%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.0%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock8.8%13.1%
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

   |    Reply

I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

   |    Reply

it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Anchorage

Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

   |    Reply

I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Pierre


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.