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Best places to live in South Dakota

CityLedger tracks 2 South Dakota metros, led by Sioux Falls. Cost of living runs from about 89 to 91 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.

Lowest cost of living
Rapid City
89 (US=100)
Best value (real income)
Sioux Falls
$91,038
Highest livability
Sioux Falls
77/100
Safest from disasters
Sioux Falls
$11/$10k
MetroLivabilityCost of livingMedian incomeMedian rent
Sioux Falls, SD7791$82,509$1,094/mo
Rapid City, SD6589$78,056$1,168/mo

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