Cost of Living Calculator - Fresno, California vs Pierre, South Dakota


The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 17.7% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $24,685 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Pierre
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs Pierre, SD
Compared to Fresno, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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