Estelline, SD vs Fort Pierre, SD

Estelline is moderately more affordable than Fort Pierre, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Estelline 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 Estelline is $611/month compared to $880/month in Fort Pierre — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Estelline is more affordable at $139,000 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Estelline is $74,231 compared to $74,732 in Fort Pierre (-0.7%). Fort Pierre does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Estelline spend roughly 9.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Fort Pierre.

Climate-wise, Fort Pierre is notably warmer with an average of 47°F compared to 43°F in Estelline. Estelline receives more rainfall at 22.7" per year compared to 20.2" in Fort Pierre.