Belle Fourche, SD vs Fort Pierre, SD

Fort Pierre is moderately more affordable than Belle Fourche, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Belle Fourche scores 76 compared to 72 for Fort Pierre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belle Fourche can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Fourche is $947/month compared to $880/month in Fort Pierre — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Pierre is more affordable at $166,700 median vs $188,800.

Median household income in Belle Fourche is $59,920 compared to $74,732 in Fort Pierre (-19.8%). Fort Pierre offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Fourche spend roughly 19% 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 41.1°F in Belle Fourche. Belle Fourche receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 20.2" in Fort Pierre.