Madison, SD vs Pierre, SD

Madison is moderately more affordable than Pierre, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Madison scores 74 compared to 78 for Pierre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pierre can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madison is $874/month compared to $936/month in Pierre — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madison is more affordable at $191,400 median vs $219,500.

Median household income in Madison is $62,180 compared to $74,053 in Pierre (-16%). While 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 Madison spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Pierre.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.1°F vs 47°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 20.2" in Pierre.