Pierre, SD vs Vermillion, SD

Vermillion is moderately more affordable than Pierre, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Pierre scores 78 compared to 71 for Vermillion, 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 Pierre is $936/month compared to $728/month in Vermillion — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vermillion is more affordable at $210,200 median vs $219,500.

Median household income in Pierre is $74,053 compared to $52,815 in Vermillion (+40.2%). 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 16.5% in Vermillion.