Rent Affordability for A Police Officer in South Dakota
A typical police officer in South Dakota earns about $67,998 a year, which supports approximately $1,700 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 | 14.3% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $960/mo | 16.9% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 19.4% | very comfortable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 20.6% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 20.6% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 22.6% | affordable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 22.7% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 24.5% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 25.5% | affordable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 25.6% | affordable |