De Smet, SD vs Fort Pierre, SD

De Smet is moderately more affordable than Fort Pierre, with a 7% lower cost of living index. De Smet scores 67 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 De Smet is $743/month compared to $880/month in Fort Pierre — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Smet is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in De Smet is $60,139 compared to $74,732 in Fort Pierre (-19.5%). 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 De Smet spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Fort Pierre.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.9°F vs 47°F). De Smet receives more rainfall at 23.3" per year compared to 20.2" in Fort Pierre.