Rent Affordability for A Software Developer in South Dakota
A typical software developer in South Dakota earns about $121,537 a year, which supports approximately $3,038 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 | $813/mo | 8% | very comfortable |
| Mitchell, SD | $960/mo | 9.5% | very comfortable |
| Aberdeen, SD | $1,098/mo | 10.8% | very comfortable |
| Brandon, SD | $1,166/mo | 11.5% | very comfortable |
| Tea, SD | $1,165/mo | 11.5% | very comfortable |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $1,279/mo | 12.6% | very comfortable |
| Brookings, SD | $1,286/mo | 12.7% | very comfortable |
| Harrisburg, SD | $1,389/mo | 13.7% | very comfortable |
| Rapid City, SD | $1,445/mo | 14.3% | very comfortable |
| Box Elder, SD | $1,450/mo | 14.3% | very comfortable |