Merrick County, NE Cost of Living


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Merrick cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
7.9% lower
than the Nebraska average
Merrick Nebra County, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 7.9% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Merrick County, NE

Housing costs in Merrick?
A typical home costs $176,500, which is 47.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.6% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Merrick 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 Merrick?
To live comfortably in Merrick Nebra County, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Merrick?
Living in Merrick, NE County is significantly more affordable than the U.S. average with a median house value of $176,500 compared to the U.S. average of $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Merrick County is 80.9 compared to the US Average Cost of Living which is 100; this suggests that living in Merrick county can save you a considerable amount of money when it comes to everyday expenses such as groceries and utilities. The lower costs also make it easier for people to own a home and start a family in this rural Nebraska county.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMerrickNebraskaUnited States
  80.987.8100.0
  93.594.9100
  149.9131.3100.0
  48.270.3100.0
  $176,500$228,100$338,100
  92.9%95.0%100.0%
  69.276.1100.0
  101.5114.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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