Fort Pierre, SD vs Valley Springs, SD

Fort Pierre is moderately more affordable than Valley Springs, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Fort Pierre scores 72 compared to 77 for Valley Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Pierre is $880/month compared to $1,025/month in Valley Springs — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Pierre is more affordable at $166,700 median vs $178,900.

Median household income in Fort Pierre is $74,732 compared to $97,031 in Valley Springs (-23%). While Valley Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Pierre spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Valley Springs.