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. 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 | 17.7% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 20.4% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 23.5% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 24.6% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 26.9% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 28.8% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 32.4% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 33.4% | stretched |