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 | $783/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $972/mo | 33.5% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,049/mo | 36.1% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,100/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Brandon, SD | $1,202/mo | 41.4% | rent-burdened |
| Tea, SD | $1,257/mo | 43.3% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,265/mo | 43.5% | rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,327/mo | 45.7% | rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,443/mo | 49.7% | rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,557/mo | 53.6% | severely rent-burdened |