Best places to live in South Dakota
Cities and suburbs in South Dakota with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls, SD | 85/100 | $1,035/mo | $292k | 6.5/10 |
| 2 | Rapid City, SD | 15/100 | $1,109/mo | $299k | 4.7/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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