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. 9 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 1 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 18.4% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 21.1% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 22.1% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 24.1% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 25.7% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 25.8% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 29.1% | affordable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 30% | stretched |