Most Affordable Cities in South Dakota

Cost of living rankings for 19 cities in South Dakota. On average, South Dakota is affordable with a statewide average Cost Index of 59.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

Mitchell

Index: 46

Most Expensive

Box Elder

Index: 75

State Average

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 19 Cities in South Dakota — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	Mitchell	46	$182,000	$754	$56,374
2	Huron	46	$164,700	$839	$51,556
3	Aberdeen	49	$205,500	$783	$63,715
4	Yankton	49	$202,300	$780	$69,071
5	Vermillion	49	$210,200	$728	$52,815
6	Madison	50	$191,400	$874	$62,180
7	Belle Fourche	52	$188,800	$947	$59,920
8	Watertown	54	$212,300	$904	$62,721
9	Sturgis	54	$236,400	$815	$51,101
10	Pierre	55	$219,500	$936	$74,053
11	Brookings	57	$243,600	$862	$61,979
12	Sioux Falls	64	$271,400	$993	$74,714
13	Rapid City	66	$270,000	$1,053	$65,712
14	Rapid Valley	66	$226,300	$1,263	$85,217
15	Spearfish	68	$309,200	$941	$59,731
16	Brandon	70	$317,300	$989	$104,806
17	Tea	72	$305,300	$1,113	$104,643
18	Box Elder	75	$271,800	$1,354	$73,698
19	Harrisburg	75	$281,400	$1,349	$101,534