Best Cities for Remote Workers in South Dakota

South Dakota ranks #1 out of 50 for remote workers — one of the best environments in the country for location-independent professionals. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. On that front, South Dakota's cost-of-living index of 88 is well below the national average — a remote worker earning a coastal salary here gains significant purchasing power.

The moderate work-from-home rate of 8.5% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband coverage is excellent at 93.2%, so reliable internet shouldn't be a concern.

The tax environment is favorable at 6.46% of income, letting remote workers keep more of their earnings. Housing affordability (score: 85/100) is a clear advantage — the median home costs $320,000, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.