Rent Affordability for A Dental Assistant in South Dakota
A typical dental assistant in South Dakota earns about $42,733 a year, which supports approximately $1,068 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. 2 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 8 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 22.8% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $960/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 30.8% | stretched |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 32.7% | stretched |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 32.7% | stretched |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 35.9% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 36.1% | stretched |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 39% | stretched |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 40.6% | rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 40.7% | rent-burdened |