salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,520 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Dakota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Dakota. It is number 2 of 19 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sturgis?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sturgis
| Size | Sturgis | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $401 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,015 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,482 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,521 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sturgis overall?
Everyday prices in South Dakota overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Sturgis, so the South Dakota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sturgis
Life in Sturgis
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sturgis?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,019 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $271,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sturgis, SD?
Renting in Sturgis costs a median of about $863 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Dakota median is $1,271.
How much do I need to make to live in Sturgis?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,520 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sturgis cheap or expensive?
Sturgis is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $58,675. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 19 South Dakota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sturgis?
The median homeowner in Sturgis pays $3,222 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.
Is Sturgis more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Dakota are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sturgis?
The median home value in Sturgis is $271,200, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,086 people live in Sturgis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.