Rent Affordability for A Nursing Assistant in South Dakota
A typical nursing assistant in South Dakota earns about $34,857 a year, which supports approximately $871 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. 1 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 9 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 28% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 32.4% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 37.2% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 39.1% | stretched |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 42.6% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 45.2% | rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 45.4% | rent-burdened |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 45.6% | rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 51.3% | severely rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 53% | severely rent-burdened |