Although tension and tragedy have played central roles in the history of this region, there is a new spirit of reconciliation and a cultural renaissance underway in South Dakota.

South Dakota

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Cost of Living

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Beginning Teacher Salary:
$27,000-31,000
Closest city to enter for comparison:
Sioux Falls, SD

Average Per Capita Income-South Dakota
$17,562

Housing
Single:
$100-400
Shared:
$50-200
Limited low-cost staff housing is available. Most corps members live in teacher housing in the district in which they teach. Teachers unable to find district housing often live in communities 20+ miles from their school site.

General Cost of Living
Movie Admission: $8*
Cover Charge at a Club: $5**
Gym Membership:
  • initiation fee: $0
  • monthly fee : $40
1/2 Gallon of Milk : $4.50
Dinner at a Moderately Priced Restaurant: $8
Public Transportation: N/A
Car is essential
*30-90 minutes away
**1.5-3 hours away (in Rapid City)

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