Pierre, SD vs Sturgis, SD

Pierre, SD and Sturgis, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Pierre scores 78 while Sturgis scores 76 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pierre is $936/month compared to $815/month in Sturgis — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sturgis has cheaper rent, Pierre actually has lower median home values ($219,500 vs $236,400).

Median household income in Pierre is $74,053 compared to $51,101 in Sturgis (+44.9%). 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 Pierre spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Sturgis.