Salem, Oregon vs. Pierre, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 17.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $62,256 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Pierre
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Pierre, SD
Compared to Salem, 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher