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. 4 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 24.8% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 32.6% | stretched |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 34.6% | stretched |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 34.7% | stretched |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 39.2% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 40.5% | rent-burdened |