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. 8 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 2 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 16.5% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 22% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 23.1% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 25.1% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 26.7% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 26.8% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 26.9% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 30.3% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 31.3% | stretched |