Cost of Living in Pierre, SD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
109.2
100 = national avg
+9.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$48,047
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$113,566
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing109.0
Food106.6
Transportation113.2
Healthcare105.3
Utilities105.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$832
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,034
per month
The overall cost of living index in Pierre is 109.2, which is 9.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 109.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $48,047 per year to cover basic expenses.