Rent Affordability for An Elementary School Teacher in South Dakota
A typical elementary school teacher in South Dakota earns about $59,030 a year, which supports approximately $1,476 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 | $783/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $972/mo | 19.8% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,049/mo | 21.3% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,100/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,202/mo | 24.4% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,257/mo | 25.6% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,265/mo | 25.7% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,327/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,443/mo | 29.3% | affordable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,557/mo | 31.7% | stretched |