Rent Affordability for A Licensed Practical Nurse in South Dakota
A typical licensed practical nurse in South Dakota earns about $53,495 a year, which supports approximately $1,337 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 | 18.2% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 21.1% | affordable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 24.3% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 25.5% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 27.7% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 29.5% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 29.6% | affordable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 29.7% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 33.4% | stretched |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 34.5% | stretched |