Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $866 in Missouri versus $870 in South Dakota. The two are close on rent, within a few percent of each other.
Median household income across tracked cities is $55,279 in Missouri and $74,714 in South Dakota — about 26% higher in South Dakota. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax; South Dakota has no state income tax and a 4.2% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4.225%
4.2%
+0.0 pp in Missouri
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
None
+4.7 pp in Missouri
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$866
$870
+0% in South Dakota
Median Home Value
$185,100
$271,400
+47% in South Dakota
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$55,279
$74,714
+35% in South Dakota
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
56.3°F
45.8°F
+10.5°F in Missouri
Missouri vs South Dakota — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Missouri or South Dakota?
- They're close. Median one-bedroom rent runs $866 in Missouri and $870 in South Dakota — within a few percent of each other.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Missouri than in South Dakota?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Missouri versus $35,000 in South Dakota.
- Which has lower taxes, Missouri or South Dakota?
- Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax. South Dakota has no state income tax and a 4.2% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Missouri/South Dakota — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.