Best Cities for Remote Workers in South Dakota

South Dakota ranks #2 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 88.6 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% suggests growing but not yet dominant remote work adoption. Broadband subscriptions reach 91.3% of households, below the 50-state average — check service at a specific address, especially in rural areas.

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 typical home is worth $321,574, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.