CostBy County

Nebraska Cost of Living

Housing costs and affordability data for 93 counties.

Average Monthly Rent

$783/mo

Average Home Value

$152,847

Average Owner Cost

$834/mo

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County cost atlas

Nebraska housing costs by county

Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.

Counties

93

Avg rent

$783/mo

Owner cost

$834/mo

Avg score

60.5

Higher means lower cost pressure

Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.

State Cost Summary

Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.

Average Monthly Rent
$783/mo
33% below national median
Average Home Value
$152,847
46% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$834/mo
50% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Cost metrics are county medians from Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. They are useful comparison signals, but they do not include every household cost or reflect personal income, financing, commute, insurance, debt, or household size.

Housing Costs in Nebraska: An Overview

The median rent in Nebraska is $783 per month, which is 33% below the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.

Within Nebraska, housing costs vary significantly by county. Sarpy County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,284 per month and a median home value of $287,600. Hayes County has the lowest reported median rent at $419 per month and a median home value of $112,800.

The average home value across Nebraska counties is $152,847, 46% lower than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $66,880, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.

Before comparing places in Nebraska, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.

Distribution

Rent Distribution in Nebraska

How median rents are spread across 93 counties

All Nebraska Counties

Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.

CountyMedian RentHome ValueOwner CostCost ScoreRent/Income
Sarpy County
Moderate$1,284/mo
$287,600$1,709/mo8.826.0%
Douglas County
Moderate$1,162/mo
$245,800$1,495/mo13.129.0%
Dakota County
Moderate$1,053/mo
$168,100$992/mo27.926.0%
Lancaster County
Moderate$1,045/mo
$258,900$1,305/mo19.328.0%
Dawes County
Moderate$1,014/mo
$146,500$925/mo32.429.0%
Cass County
Affordable$987/mo
$247,200$1,376/mo20.924.0%
Dodge County
Affordable$985/mo
$188,100$967/mo31.925.0%
Banner County
Affordable$975/mo
$166,300$793/mo43.326.0%
Seward County
Affordable$969/mo
$232,400$1,105/mo27.625.0%
Washington County
Affordable$958/mo
$278,300$1,363/mo23.027.0%
Brown County
Affordable$932/mo
$100,200$677/mo54.938.0%
Saunders County
Affordable$930/mo
$241,100$1,239/mo26.822.0%
Cheyenne County
Affordable$912/mo
$129,100$864/mo42.727.0%
Buffalo County
Affordable$911/mo
$236,800$1,239/mo28.325.0%
Hall County
Affordable$911/mo
$207,900$1,076/mo32.827.0%
Otoe County
Affordable$905/mo
$185,000$909/mo40.218.0%
Colfax County
Affordable$902/mo
$128,800$764/mo50.418.0%
Scotts Bluff County
Affordable$889/mo
$161,400$974/mo38.330.0%
York County
Affordable$885/mo
$175,900$905/mo42.022.0%
Grant County
Affordable$883/mo
$113,900$710/mo55.919.0%
Cherry County
Affordable$873/mo
$136,000$761/mo53.125.0%
Keya Paha County
Affordable$867/mo
$108,800$550/mo68.722.0%
Lincoln County
Affordable$867/mo
$183,100$992/mo39.526.0%
Platte County
Affordable$867/mo
$207,800$935/mo42.224.0%
Sherman County
Affordable$866/mo
$135,000$767/mo53.321.0%
Dawson County
Affordable$861/mo
$157,800$885/mo45.623.0%
Adams County
Affordable$853/mo
$185,800$956/mo42.829.0%
Kimball County
Affordable$853/mo
$109,900$761/mo55.327.0%
Madison County
Affordable$851/mo
$196,000$975/mo42.025.0%
Arthur County
Affordable$850/mo
$188,800$814/mo52.229.0%
Pierce County
Affordable$850/mo
$182,700$815/mo52.125.0%
Saline County
Affordable$833/mo
$180,700$840/mo52.025.0%
Deuel County
Affordable$827/mo
$97,200$674/mo64.821.0%
Stanton County
Affordable$817/mo
$184,300$953/mo46.816.0%
Howard County
Affordable$811/mo
$205,200$915/mo49.223.0%
Furnas County
Affordable$805/mo
$91,800$713/mo64.325.0%
Cuming County
Affordable$800/mo
$174,900$791/mo59.423.0%
Gosper County
Affordable$797/mo
$202,700$724/mo64.715.0%
Custer County
Affordable$794/mo
$160,500$942/mo50.621.0%
Kearney County
Affordable$787/mo
$218,300$1,081/mo45.821.0%
Blaine County
Affordable$786/mo
$102,100$630/mo72.915.0%
Perkins County
Affordable$783/mo
$149,200$840/mo58.222.0%
Red Willow County
Affordable$778/mo
$143,500$758/mo64.530.0%
Johnson County
Affordable$777/mo
$131,500$691/mo69.724.0%
Hamilton County
Affordable$776/mo
$238,700$1,133/mo45.324.0%
Nance County
Affordable$776/mo
$122,800$745/mo65.923.0%
Keith County
Affordable$772/mo
$157,000$853/mo58.627.0%
Merrick County
Affordable$772/mo
$168,000$929/mo54.025.0%
Box Butte County
Affordable$771/mo
$161,100$960/mo52.619.0%
Sheridan County
Affordable$771/mo
$102,900$737/mo67.323.0%
Gage County
Affordable$770/mo
$167,100$843/mo59.925.0%
Butler County
Affordable$753/mo
$165,700$831/mo62.823.0%
Chase County
Affordable$749/mo
$178,700$881/mo59.324.0%
Antelope County
Affordable$746/mo
$116,900$693/mo73.019.0%
Morrill County
Affordable$744/mo
$112,000$739/mo70.227.0%
Sioux County
Affordable$743/mo
$141,700$809/mo65.214.0%
Thayer County
Affordable$738/mo
$106,200$620/mo79.219.0%
Boone County
Affordable$734/mo
$164,700$740/mo71.319.0%
Wayne County
Affordable$732/mo
$203,700$1,103/mo51.531.0%
Nemaha County
Affordable$727/mo
$125,100$849/mo64.226.0%
Logan County
Affordable$725/mo
$160,000$954/mo58.225.0%
Holt County
Affordable$724/mo
$152,000$697/mo75.419.0%
Phelps County
Affordable$724/mo
$173,300$844/mo65.027.0%
Hitchcock County
Affordable$715/mo
$88,800$626/mo81.625.0%
Harlan County
Affordable$708/mo
$147,200$690/mo77.819.0%
Clay County
Affordable$701/mo
$146,300$766/mo72.523.0%
Thurston County
Affordable$698/mo
$105,100$662/mo80.819.0%
Knox County
Affordable$692/mo
$116,900$652/mo81.921.0%
Polk County
Affordable$692/mo
$177,800$727/mo76.319.0%
Richardson County
Affordable$692/mo
$96,500$673/mo80.522.0%
Burt County
Affordable$688/mo
$125,400$832/mo69.326.0%
Thomas County
Affordable$685/mo
$113,000$556/mo89.013.0%
Cedar County
Affordable$683/mo
$175,500$776/mo73.319.0%
Garden County
Affordable$675/mo
$95,500$583/mo87.622.0%
Webster County
Affordable$673/mo
$102,000$681/mo81.225.0%
Fillmore County
Affordable$667/mo
$131,200$740/mo77.122.0%
Dixon County
Affordable$661/mo
$141,400$705/mo79.826.0%
Jefferson County
Affordable$659/mo
$117,600$856/mo69.226.0%
McPherson County
Affordable$653/mo
$124,200$680/mo82.419.0%
Boyd County
Affordable$650/mo
$104,000$671/mo83.327.0%
Loup County
Affordable$650/mo
$120,700$739/mo78.214.0%
Greeley County
Affordable$643/mo
$87,800$695/mo81.521.0%
Nuckolls County
Affordable$616/mo
$90,900$530/mo93.817.0%
Pawnee County
Affordable$616/mo
$74,800$586/mo90.319.0%
Valley County
Affordable$616/mo
$122,200$803/mo75.018.0%
Franklin County
Affordable$613/mo
$99,100$561/mo92.321.0%
Rock County
Affordable$608/mo
$124,400$628/mo88.025.0%
Frontier County
Affordable$605/mo
$138,800$772/mo77.322.0%
Dundy County
Affordable$588/mo
$118,200$617/mo89.226.0%
Hooker County
Affordable$581/mo
$85,400$488/mo96.615.0%
Wheeler County
Affordable$525/mo
$135,900$578/mo92.813.0%
Garfield County
Affordable$519/mo
$144,900$843/mo74.130.0%
Hayes County
Affordable$419/mo
$112,800$721/mo83.314.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska Housing Costs

What is the most affordable county in Nebraska?
Hayes County is among the most affordable counties in Nebraska with a median rent of $419 per month.
What is the most expensive county to live in Nebraska?
Sarpy County is among the most expensive counties in Nebraska with a median rent of $1,284 per month and a median home value of $287,600.
How does Nebraska's cost of living compare to the national average?
Nebraska's average monthly rent of $783 is 33% below the national median of $1,163.
What is the average home value in Nebraska?
The average home value across all Nebraska counties is $152,847.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.