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South Dakota is the #15 cheapest state in the US. The cost of living in South Dakota is 7.33% lower than the national average. The cost of living in South Dakota varies depending on the area you live in. The most expensive city in South Dakota is Rapid City, where the cost of living is 1.12% higher compared to the state average and 6.3% lower than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in South Dakota is Sioux Falls, with a cost of living being 2.23% lower compared to the state average and 9.4% lower than the national average.