Centerville, SD vs Fort Pierre, SD

Centerville is moderately more affordable than Fort Pierre, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Centerville scores 64 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 Centerville is $730/month compared to $880/month in Fort Pierre — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centerville is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Centerville is $58,438 compared to $74,732 in Fort Pierre (-21.8%). 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 Centerville spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Fort Pierre.

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