Wakefield, NE Cost of Living


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Wakefield cost of living score
79.6
Less expensive
20.4% lower
than the US average
9.3% lower
than the Nebraska average
Wakefield, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.3% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Wakefield, NE

Housing costs in Wakefield?
A typical home costs $158,100, which is 53.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.7% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wakefield costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.9% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Wakefield?
To live comfortably in Wakefield, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wakefield?
The cost of living in Wakefield, NE is quite low compared to other cities in the United States. The median household income is around $37,000 a year and the median home price is only $58,000. Additionally, groceries and basic necessities are reasonably priced and there are no sales taxes. Other costs such as utilities and transportation are also very affordable for residents in Wakefield. In summary, Wakefield has a low cost of living that attracts many residents looking to settle down in a quiet rural community with access to great outdoor amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWakefieldNebraskaUnited States
  79.687.8100.0
  9394.9100
  147.3131.3100.0
  42.670.3100.0
  $158,100$228,100$338,100
  92.0%95.0%100.0%
  74.476.1100.0
  100.7114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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