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$783/mo10.7%very comfortable
Mitchell, SD$972/mo13.3%very comfortable
Aberdeen, SD$1,049/mo14.3%very comfortable
Brookings, SD$1,100/mo15%very comfortable
Brandon, SD$1,202/mo16.4%very comfortable
Tea, SD$1,257/mo17.2%very comfortable
Harrisburg, SD$1,265/mo17.3%very comfortable
Sioux Falls, SD$1,327/mo18.1%very comfortable
Rapid City, SD$1,443/mo19.7%very comfortable
Box Elder, SD$1,557/mo21.3%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).