The median home price in South Dakota is $295,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $63,900, the price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.
Property taxes in South Dakota average 1.28% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $3,776 per year, or $315 per month added to your mortgage payment.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which means more of your gross salary goes to your take-home pay. This effectively increases your purchasing power compared to states with income tax.
The cost of living index in South Dakota is 92 (national average = 100). Everyday expenses beyond housing are close to the national average.