Updated February 2026
BAH Rates in South Dakota 2026
There are 2 military housing areas in South Dakota. In 2026, BAH rates for an E-5 with dependents range from $1,554/month in Sioux Falls to $1,986/month in Rapid City/Ellsworth AFB. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market surveys.
Find BAH Rates by ZIP Code
| Location | E-5 w/Dep | E-5 w/o Dep | O-3 w/Dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City/Ellsworth AFB | $1,986 | $1,545 | $2,475 |
| Sioux Falls | $1,554 | $1,224 | $2,106 |
How South Dakota BAH compares
South Dakota's 2 military housing areas average $1,770/mo for an E-5 with dependents — 22.7% below the national MHA average of $2,289. The spread inside the state is real money: Rapid City/Ellsworth AFB, SD tops the table at $1,986/mo while Sioux Falls, SD sits at $1,554/mo — a $432 monthly difference for the same rank and dependency status.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file. Benchmark: E-5 with dependents across 299 market-priced MHAs nationwide.