NE • 65 Cities • 2026 Data

Cost of Living in Nebraska

Explore cost of living data for 65 cities in Nebraska. Compare housing, rent, groceries, healthcare, and utility costs with detailed city-by-city breakdowns.

Cost Index

91.9

Affordable

Avg Rent

$1,127

/month

State Tax

6.64%

income tax

Avg Income

$73,201

/year

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Living in Nebraska: What to Know

Nebraska has a cost of living index of 91.9, meaning overall expenses are 8.1% lower the national average. With 65 cities tracked in our database, the state offers a wide range of living situations from very affordable small towns to pricier metropolitan areas.

Housing is typically the largest expense category. Average rent in Nebraska is approximately $1,127 per month, with significant variation between urban centers and rural communities. Median home values average around $375,617 statewide.

The state income tax rate in Nebraska is 6.64%, which directly affects take-home pay. Factor this into salary comparisons when considering a move from states with different tax rates.

Nebraska Cost of Living FAQ

Common questions about living costs in Nebraska.

Nebraska has a cost of living index of 91.9 compared to the national average of 100. This means Nebraska is 8.1% cheaper than the national average. The state has 65 cities tracked in our database with varying costs across urban and rural areas.

The average monthly rent in Nebraska is approximately $1,127 per month. Rent varies significantly by city — major metropolitan areas tend to have rents 30-60% higher than rural communities within the state. Our city-by-city breakdown below provides median rent, median home prices, and utility costs for every tracked city.

Nebraska has a state income tax rate of approximately 6.64%. This affects take-home pay significantly — on a $100,000 salary, you'd pay roughly $6,640 in state income taxes.

The most affordable cities in Nebraska include Beaver Crossing (-16% vs national average), Alvo (-15% vs national average), Arlington (-15% vs national average). These cities offer significantly lower housing, grocery, and healthcare costs compared to national averages. Explore each city page for detailed expense breakdowns.

Nebraska offers affordable cost of living with 65 cities to choose from. Key factors to consider include housing costs (average rent ~$1,127/mo), job market, climate, and quality of life. Browse individual city pages below for specific cost breakdowns to help you decide.

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Alvo

Arlington

Ashland

Avoca

Beaver Crossing

Bee

Bellevue

Bennet

Bennington

Blair

Cedar Bluffs

Cedar Creek

Ceresco

Colon

Denton

Eagle

Elmwood

Firth

Fort Calhoun

Garland

Goehner

Greenwood

Gretna

Hallam

Hastings

Henderson

Herman

Hickman

Kennard

La Vista

Lincoln

Louisville

Malcolm

Manley

Mead

Memphis

Milford

Minden

Morse Bluff

Murdock

Murray

Nehawka

Oakland

Offutt AFB

Omaha

Panama

Papillion

Plattsmouth

Pleasant Dale

Prague

Roca

Seward

Shelby

Sprague

Springfield

Staplehurst

Union

Utica

Valley

Valparaiso

Wahoo

Waterloo

Waverly

Weeping Water

Yutan

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