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 | $813/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $941/mo | 34.6% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,082/mo | 39.8% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,135/mo | 41.8% | rent-burdened |
| Tea, SD | $1,237/mo | 45.5% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,313/mo | 48.3% | rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,318/mo | 48.5% | rent-burdened |
| Brandon, SD | $1,325/mo | 48.7% | rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,491/mo | 54.8% | severely rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,539/mo | 56.6% | severely rent-burdened |