Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in South Dakota
A typical firefighter in South Dakota earns about $55,273 a year, which supports approximately $1,382 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. 7 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 17.7% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $960/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 23.8% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 27.8% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 27.9% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 30.2% | stretched |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 31.4% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 31.5% | stretched |