Alcester, SD vs Fort Pierre, SD

Alcester is moderately more affordable than Fort Pierre, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Alcester scores 61 compared to 72 for Fort Pierre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Pierre can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alcester is $690/month compared to $880/month in Fort Pierre — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alcester is more affordable at $114,400 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Alcester is $58,661 compared to $74,732 in Fort Pierre (-21.5%). 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 Alcester spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Fort Pierre.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 47°F). Alcester receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 20.2" in Fort Pierre.