Ralston, NE Cost of Living


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Ralston cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Nebraska average
Ralston, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Nebraska.

Ralston, NE

Housing costs in Ralston?
A typical home costs $229,000, which is 32.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.4% more expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ralston costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Ralston?
To live comfortably in Ralston, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $43,920 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ralston?
Ralston, NE has a low cost of living compared to many other towns in Nebraska and the surrounding region. The median home value is about $158,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $220,000. Additionally, the overall cost of living index in Ralston is only 89.2, making it 11.8% cheaper than the United States average and even lower than other cities in Nebraska. Utilities costs are also very cheap in Ralston relative to the rest of the state, with electricity being around 8% less expensive than Nebraska's average. All this makes Ralston an ideal location for those looking for a place that won't break their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRalstonNebraskaUnited States
  90.887.8100.0
  97.394.9100
  114.4131.3100.0
  74.570.3100.0
  $229,000$228,100$338,100
  98.8%95.0%100.0%
  79.876.1100.0
  132.2114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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