Rent Affordability for A Retail Salesperson in South Dakota
A typical retail salesperson in South Dakota earns about $32,622 a year, which supports approximately $816 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. 1 of 10 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 9 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion, SD | $783/mo | 28.8% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $972/mo | 35.8% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,049/mo | 38.6% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,100/mo | 40.5% | rent-burdened |
| Brandon, SD | $1,202/mo | 44.2% | rent-burdened |
| Tea, SD | $1,257/mo | 46.2% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,265/mo | 46.5% | rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,327/mo | 48.8% | rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,443/mo | 53.1% | severely rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,557/mo | 57.3% | severely rent-burdened |