Rent Affordability for A Bus Driver in South Dakota
A typical bus driver in South Dakota earns about $45,602 a year, which supports approximately $1,140 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. 3 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 7 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $960/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 28.9% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 30.7% | stretched |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 30.7% | stretched |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 33.7% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 33.8% | stretched |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 36.6% | stretched |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 38% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 38.2% | stretched |