Rent Affordability for A Waiter or Waitress in South Dakota
A typical waiter or waitress in South Dakota earns about $32,146 a year, which supports approximately $804 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 | 29.2% | affordable |
| Mitchell, SD | $972/mo | 36.3% | stretched |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,049/mo | 39.2% | stretched |
| Brookings, SD | $1,100/mo | 41.1% | rent-burdened |
| Brandon, SD | $1,202/mo | 44.9% | rent-burdened |
| Tea, SD | $1,257/mo | 46.9% | rent-burdened |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,265/mo | 47.2% | rent-burdened |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,327/mo | 49.5% | rent-burdened |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,443/mo | 53.9% | severely rent-burdened |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,557/mo | 58.1% | severely rent-burdened |