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Cost of Living in South Dakota

2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 125 cities in South Dakota.

92.0
Avg COL Index
125
Cities Ranked
$158,328
Avg Home Value
All States Salaries in South Dakota COL-Adjusted Salaries After-Tax Pay

Housing Market

$158,328

Average median home value across South Dakota cities.

Rental Market

Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in South Dakota.

Affordability

Below Average

COL index 92.0 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.

Most & Least Expensive Cities in South Dakota

Quick look at the cost extremes across South Dakota.

#1 Most Expensive
Renner Corner CDP
127.0
Home: $625,000
#2 Most Expensive
Mountain Plains CDP
125.6
Home: $606,100
#3 Most Expensive
Lake Madison CDP
117.3
Home: $496,600
#4 Most Expensive
Prairiewood Village CDP
113.3
Home: $443,500
#5 Most Expensive
Colonial Pine Hills CDP
106.2
Home: $348,400
#1 Most Affordable
Belle Fourche
94.2
Home: $188,800
#2 Most Affordable
Yankton
95.2
Home: $202,300
#3 Most Affordable
Agency Village CDP
95.4
Home: $204,200
#4 Most Affordable
Cherry Creek CDP
95.4
Home: $205,000
#5 Most Affordable
Pierre
95.6
COL Index

All 20 Major Cities Ranked by Cost of Living

Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.

# City COL Index Affordability Median Home Median Rent
1 Renner Corner CDP 127.0 Very Expensive $625,000 N/A
2 Mountain Plains CDP 125.6 Very Expensive $606,100 N/A
3 Lake Madison CDP 117.3 Expensive $496,600 N/A
4 Prairiewood Village CDP 113.3 Expensive $443,500 N/A
5 Colonial Pine Hills CDP 106.2 Moderate $348,400 N/A
6 Summerset 105.4 Moderate $337,900 N/A
7 North Spearfish CDP 104.2 Moderate $321,800 N/A
8 Brandon 103.9 Moderate $317,300 N/A
9 Rowena CDP 103.0 Moderate $305,900 N/A
10 Piedmont 101.8 Moderate $290,100 N/A
11 Box Elder 100.4 Moderate $271,800 N/A
12 Wonderland Homes CDP 98.8 Moderate $250,700 N/A
13 Morningside CDP 97.3 Moderate $230,000 N/A
14 Rapid Valley CDP 97.0 Moderate $226,300 N/A
15 Parker 95.6 Moderate $208,000 N/A
16 Pierre 95.6 Moderate N/A N/A
17 Cherry Creek CDP 95.4 Moderate $205,000 N/A
18 Agency Village CDP 95.4 Moderate $204,200 N/A
19 Yankton 95.2 Moderate $202,300 N/A
20 Belle Fourche 94.2 Moderate $188,800 N/A

All 68 Cities in South Dakota

Complete directory of every tracked city and town. Filter or scroll to find yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What states have the lowest cost of living?

States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.

What is the difference between RPP and COL Index?

RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.

Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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