Rent Affordability for A HVAC Technician in South Dakota
A typical hvac technician in South Dakota earns about $50,424 a year, which supports approximately $1,261 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. 5 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 19.3% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 22.4% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 25.7% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 29.4% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 31.2% | stretched |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 31.4% | stretched |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 31.5% | stretched |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 35.5% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 36.6% | stretched |