Pierre, South Dakota vs. Watford City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watford City, North Dakota is 9.5% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,765 in Watford City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watford City, North Dakota is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Watford City
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Watford City, ND
Compared to Pierre, Watford City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher