Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 17.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $532,386 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Pierre
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Raleigh, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower