State guide
Cost of living in South Dakota
1 South Dakota city in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. South Dakota has no state income tax, so gross salaries stretch further here. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 6.1%.
Cities covered
1
Median rent
$1,156/mo
Median est. cost
$3,503/mo
State income tax
None
Standouts in South Dakota
Cheapest
Sioux Falls, SD
$3,503/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Sioux Falls, SD
Fit 69
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Sioux Falls, SD
Safety 53
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Sioux Falls, SD
Jobs 79
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Sioux Falls, SD
223 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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