Rent Affordability for A Registered Nurse in South Dakota
A typical registered nurse in South Dakota earns about $83,142 a year, which supports approximately $2,079 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 | 11.3% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $972/mo | 14% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,049/mo | 15.1% | very comfortable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,100/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,202/mo | 17.3% | very comfortable |
| Tea, SD | $1,257/mo | 18.1% | very comfortable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,265/mo | 18.3% | very comfortable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,327/mo | 19.2% | very comfortable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,443/mo | 20.8% | affordable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,557/mo | 22.5% | affordable |