Rent Affordability for An Electrician in South Dakota
A typical electrician in South Dakota earns about $61,512 a year, which supports approximately $1,538 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. 10 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $960/mo | 18.7% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 21.4% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 25% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 25.1% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 27.1% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 28.3% | affordable |