Rent Affordability for A Pharmacist in South Dakota
A typical pharmacist in South Dakota earns about $116,820 a year, which supports approximately $2,921 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. 10 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $813/mo | 8.4% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 9.7% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 11.1% | very comfortable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 11.7% | very comfortable |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 12.7% | very comfortable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 13.5% | very comfortable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 13.5% | very comfortable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 13.6% | very comfortable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 15.3% | very comfortable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 15.8% | very comfortable |