Relocation Tax Calculator for South Dakota

Moving to South Dakota from a state with income tax can put thousands of extra dollars in your pocket each year. For a $100,000 earner, the savings from eliminating state income tax range from $2,500 to $13,000 annually depending on which state you are leaving. However, South Dakota's cost of living index of 92 (national average = 100) must also factor into your decision, as higher property taxes or housing costs can offset some of the income tax savings. This calculator compares your take-home pay before and after relocating to South Dakota.

South Dakota is one of nine states with no personal income tax. Residents keep every dollar of earnings from state-level taxation, though the state generates revenue through other means such as sales taxes, property taxes, and in some cases severance taxes on natural resources. The zero-income-tax policy makes South Dakota particularly attractive for high earners, remote workers, and retirees seeking to maximize their after-tax income.

The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in South Dakota, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and zero state income tax.

See how South Dakota compares to other Midwest states. Each link takes you to the relocation tax calculator landing page for that state.

For a comprehensive breakdown of South Dakota’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full South Dakota take-home pay page.