Pierre, SD Cost of Living


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Pierre cost of living score
85.1
Less expensive
14.9% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the South Dakota average
Pierre, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.9% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Pierre, SD

Housing costs in Pierre?
A typical home costs $265,400, which is 21.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.0% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pierre costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.8% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Pierre?
To live comfortably in Pierre, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pierre?
The cost of living in Pierre, SD is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in Pierre is around $150,000, making it a very affordable place to live compared to other cities and towns. In addition, the average cost of groceries and other essential goods is below the national average. Residents also benefit from low state taxes, low unemployment rates, and no sales tax on purchases. All these factors make Pierre a great place to live with a reasonable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPierreSouth DakotaUnited States
  85.189.3100.0
  100.697100
  117.1120.8100.0
  77.582.1100.0
  $265,400$268,000$338,100
  99.0%93.6%100.0%
  57.571.2100.0
  92.677.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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

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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

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Over 15 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

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