Zip 68326 (Carleton, NE) Cost of Living


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United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Thayer County / Carleton / Carleton (zip 68326)

Carleton cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
17.1% lower
than the Nebraska average
Carleton (zip 68326), Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 17.1% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Zip 68326 (Carleton, NE)

Housing costs in Carleton?
A typical home costs $168,500, which is 50.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.1% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carleton costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.6% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Carleton?
To live comfortably in Carleton (zip 68326), Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carleton?
The cost of living in 68326 Carleton, NE is relatively low compared to many other parts of the country. The median home value in the area is just under $115,000, making it an affordable option for those looking to buy a house. The median household income in Carleton is around $50,000, and the unemployment rate sits at an average 4.9%. Groceries and healthcare are on the lower end of pricing when compared to other parts of the country as well. Overall Carleton is an affordable city with quality services and amenities for those looking to move into a smaller town in Nebraska.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarletonNebraskaUnited States
  72.887.8100.0
  91.794.9100
  132.3131.3100.0
  28.970.3100.0
  $168,500$228,100$338,100
  92.6%95.0%100.0%
  59.876.1100.0
  113.1114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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