Agency Village, SD vs Fort Pierre, SD

Agency Village, SD and Fort Pierre, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Agency Village scores 70 while Fort Pierre scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Agency Village is $731/month compared to $880/month in Fort Pierre — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Agency Village has cheaper rent, Fort Pierre actually has lower median home values ($166,700 vs $204,200).

Median household income in Agency Village is $47,569 compared to $74,732 in Fort Pierre (-36.3%). While Fort Pierre is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Agency Village spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Fort Pierre.

Climate-wise, Fort Pierre is notably warmer with an average of 47°F compared to 44°F in Agency Village. Agency Village receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 20.2" in Fort Pierre.