Kearney County, NE Cost of Living


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Kearney cost of living score
84.3
Less expensive
15.7% lower
than the US average
4.0% lower
than the Nebraska average
Kearney Nebra County, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.0% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Kearney County, NE

Housing costs in Kearney?
A typical home costs $212,500, which is 37.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kearney costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.5% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Kearney?
To live comfortably in Kearney Nebra County, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $40,680 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kearney?
Kearney, NE County has a cost of living that is significantly lower than the national average. According to the most recent data, the cost of living in Kearney is 84.3 as compared to the US average of 100. Similarly, the median value for houses in Kearney is much lower than the national average; at $212,500 it is nearly 31% less than the U.S. average of $338,100. This makes living in Kearney an attractive option for those looking for a new home without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKearneyNebraskaUnited States
  84.387.8100.0
  95.494.9100
  148.1131.3100.0
  58.470.3100.0
  $212,500$228,100$338,100
  90.9%95.0%100.0%
  68.076.1100.0
  129.0114.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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