Rent Affordability for A Bartender in South Dakota
A typical bartender in South Dakota earns about $30,914 a year, which supports approximately $773 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked South Dakota city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 0 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 10 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 31.6% | stretched |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 36.5% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 42% | rent-burdened |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 44.1% | rent-burdened |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 48% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 51% | severely rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 51.2% | severely rent-burdened |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 51.4% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 57.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 59.7% | severely rent-burdened |