Rent Affordability for A Physical Therapist in South Dakota

A typical physical therapist in South Dakota earns about $87,745 a year, which supports approximately $2,194 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.

CityMedian rent% of incomeAffordability
Vermillion, SD$813/mo11.1%very comfortable
Mitchell, SD$941/mo12.9%very comfortable
Aberdeen, SD$1,082/mo14.8%very comfortable
Brookings, SD$1,135/mo15.5%very comfortable
Tea, SD$1,237/mo16.9%very comfortable
Sioux Falls, SD$1,318/mo18%very comfortable
Harrisburg, SD$1,313/mo18%very comfortable
Brandon, SD$1,325/mo18.1%very comfortable
Rapid City, SD$1,491/mo20.4%affordable
Box Elder, SD$1,539/mo21%affordable
Methodology: Salary is the BLS-derived state estimate for South Dakota. Rent is the latest ZORI monthly value for each city. Affordability uses the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income).