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Cost of living in Sanborn County, SD

Estimated monthly cost
$2,554/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,370 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $665 26%
Federal tax $515 20%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $324 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $200 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Sanborn County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$598
per month
1 bedroom
$665
per month
2 bedroom
$872
per month
3 bedroom
$1,222
per month
4 bedroom
$1,360
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Sanborn County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,870
per year
Individual earnings
$41,563
per year
Per capita
$34,851
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sanborn County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$138,500
Annual property tax
$1,750

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sanborn County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 14.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$58
per month
Annual total
$2,400
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Sanborn County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Sanborn County

State and local tax rates for South Dakota.

No state income tax
South Dakota does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
4.2%
Combined sales tax
6.1%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Sanborn County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.0 min
Drive alone
70.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
17.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sanborn County

What it costs to live in Sanborn County each month.

Single person
$2,554
per month
  • Rent $665
  • Energy $200
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $324
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $515
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,806
per month
  • Rent $872
  • Energy $240
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $537
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,290
per month
  • Rent $1,222
  • Energy $300
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $815
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $813
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Sanborn County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sanborn County?

In Sanborn County, SD, a one-bedroom apartment averages $665 per month, a two-bedroom averages $872 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,222 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sanborn County?

In Sanborn County, SD, the average household income is $69,870 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,563 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sanborn County?

The estimated cost of living in Sanborn County, SD is approximately $2,554 per month for a single person, $3,806 for a couple, $6,290 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sanborn County?

The combined sales tax rate in Sanborn County, SD is 6.10%, which includes the South Dakota state rate of 4.20% plus an average local rate of 1.90%.

Is Sanborn County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sanborn County, SD would need approximately $2,554 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,870 per year ($5,823 per month). Sanborn County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sanborn County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sanborn County, SD is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sanborn County?

The average home value in Sanborn County, SD is $138,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,750, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sanborn County compare to other areas?

You can compare Sanborn County, SD with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sanborn County is in the Mitchell, SD metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources