Cost of Living in South Dakota
3 cities • 302,775 total population • 2026 Data
$68,047
Avg. Median Income
-12% vs national
$943
Avg. Median Rent
-30% vs national
$248,967
Avg. Home Value
-27% vs national
3.2%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
South Dakota has 3 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 302,775 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $68,047, which is 12% below the national median.
Rent averages $943 per month, and the average home value is $248,967. The largest city is Sioux Falls, while Aberdeen offers the lowest rent and Rapid City has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in South Dakota
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $783 | $63,715 | $205,500 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $993 | $74,714 | $271,400 |
| 3 | Rapid City | $1,053 | $65,712 | $270,000 |
Most Expensive Cities in South Dakota
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $1,053 | $65,712 | $270,000 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $993 | $74,714 | $271,400 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $783 | $63,715 | $205,500 |
Highest Income Cities in South Dakota
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls | $74,714 | $993 | 197,642 |
| 2 | Rapid City | $65,712 | $1,053 | 76,836 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $63,715 | $783 | 28,297 |
All Cities in South Dakota
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 197,642 | $74,714 | $993 | $271,400 |
| Rapid City | 76,836 | $65,712 | $1,053 | $270,000 |
| Aberdeen | 28,297 | $63,715 | $783 | $205,500 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.