Fairbury, NE Cost of Living


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United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Jefferson County / Fairbury / Zip Codes

Fairbury cost of living score
72
Less expensive
28.0% lower
than the US average
18.0% lower
than the Nebraska average
Fairbury, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average and 18.0% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Fairbury, NE

Housing costs in Fairbury?
A typical home costs $98,600, which is 70.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.8% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairbury costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Fairbury?
To live comfortably in Fairbury, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairbury?
Fairbury, NE is a great place to live and work with its low cost of living. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, Fairbury's cost of living index is significantly lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially affordable with median home prices well below the national average at just under $100,000. Utilities, groceries, and health care are all much lower than the national average as well. The overall cost of living in Fairbury is about 10% lower than the national average which allows people to enjoy a higher standard of living without having to pay higher costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairburyNebraskaUnited States
  72.087.8100.0
  91.994.9100
  134.0131.3100.0
  24.870.3100.0
  $98,600$228,100$338,100
  91.3%95.0%100.0%
  62.276.1100.0
  100.3114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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