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 | $783/mo | 13.8% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $972/mo | 17.2% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,049/mo | 18.5% | very comfortable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,100/mo | 19.4% | very comfortable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,202/mo | 21.2% | affordable |
| Tea, SD | $1,257/mo | 22.2% | affordable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,265/mo | 22.3% | affordable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,327/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,443/mo | 25.5% | affordable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,557/mo | 27.5% | affordable |