Peru, NE Cost of Living


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United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Nemaha County / Peru / Zip Codes

Peru cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
14.8% lower
than the Nebraska average
Peru, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 14.8% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Peru, NE

Housing costs in Peru?
A typical home costs $108,400, which is 67.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.5% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Peru costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Peru?
To live comfortably in Peru, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Peru?
The cost of living in Peru, NE is relatively low compared to other states in the US. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the median home value in the area is $117,700, which is lower than the national average and much lower than many other places such as New York or California. Additionally, goods and services in Peru are typically cheaper than in bigger cities due to a lower population density. The tax burden on residents of Peru also tends to be lower than those of other states. All this makes living in Peru very affordable for many people who may otherwise struggle to make ends meet.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPeruNebraskaUnited States
  74.887.8100.0
  93.694.9100
  132.8131.3100.0
  23.770.3100.0
  $108,400$228,100$338,100
  101.0%95.0%100.0%
  68.976.1100.0
  136.0114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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