Dakota County, NE Cost of Living


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Dakota cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Nebraska average
Dakota Nebra County, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Dakota County, NE

Housing costs in Dakota?
A typical home costs $205,200, which is 39.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.0% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dakota costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Dakota?
To live comfortably in Dakota Nebra County, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dakota?
Dakota, NE County has an average house median value of $205,200, which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. The cost of living in Dakota, NE County is also significantly lower than the US average; it comes in at 82.9 compared to 100. This difference in cost of living makes Dakota County an ideal place for those who are looking to purchase a home on a budget or save some money on their daily expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDakotaNebraskaUnited States
  82.987.8100.0
  95.894.9100
  147.3131.3100.0
  56.270.3100.0
  $205,200$228,100$338,100
  95.1%95.0%100.0%
  65.776.1100.0
  98.6114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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