Compare cities in South Dakota
Compare 1 metro profiles in South Dakota, with housing cost, climate, work, safety, daily-life, and source-labeled data.
South Dakota metros to compare
- #1
Sioux Falls, SD
Cost/climate 60, Work 79, Daily life 38, Community 53. ACS rent $961/mo; safety 51/100.
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Retiring in South Dakota: state tax treatment
| Social Security | Not taxed | South Dakota has no state individual income tax. |
|---|---|---|
| Pension / 401(k) / IRA | Not taxed | No state individual income tax, so pensions, 401(k), and IRA distributions are not taxed at the state level. |
| Senior property-tax relief | Available | Assessment freeze for income-qualified elderly homeowners plus a sales/property tax refund program. |
| Estate tax | No | |
| Inheritance tax | No |
Research, not tax advice. This is an unverified snapshot retrieved 2026-07-13 from public sources — thresholds, phase-outs, and rules change every year. Verify with the South Dakota revenue department and a tax professional before acting on it.
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