Pierre, SD vs Yankton, SD

Yankton is moderately more affordable than Pierre, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Pierre scores 78 compared to 72 for Yankton, 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 $780/month in Yankton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yankton is more affordable at $202,300 median vs $219,500.

Median household income in Pierre is $74,053 compared to $69,071 in Yankton (+7.2%). The higher salaries in Pierre partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Pierre spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Yankton.