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 | $960/mo | 37.3% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 42.6% | rent-burdened |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 45.2% | rent-burdened |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 45.3% | rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 49.6% | rent-burdened |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 49.9% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 53.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 56.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 56.3% | severely rent-burdened |