Cost of Living in Brandon

Brandon's cost of living runs genuinely elevated on housing specifically, though offset by the town's own affluent household-income profile.

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A real housing-cost premium

Brandon's housing costs (a cited $340,000-$404,700 spread) run meaningfully above South Dakota's own statewide average (~$319,894).

An affluent income profile offsets the premium

Brandon's median household income ($98,264-$110,806) runs meaningfully above South Dakota's statewide figure, offsetting some of the local housing premium.

No state income tax

South Dakota's real, statewide absence of an individual income tax applies fully to Brandon residents.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.