Zip 68343 (Dorchester, NE) Cost of Living


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Dorchester cost of living score
78.2
Less expensive
21.8% lower
than the US average
10.9% lower
than the Nebraska average
Dorchester (zip 68343), Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.8% lower than the U.S. average and 10.9% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Zip 68343 (Dorchester, NE)

Housing costs in Dorchester?
A typical home costs $194,100, which is 42.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.9% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dorchester costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Dorchester?
To live comfortably in Dorchester (zip 68343), Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dorchester?
The cost of living in 68343 Dorchester, NE is quite affordable. The median home value is just over $66,000 and the median household income is $62,962, indicating that many residents are able to own their homes. Additionally, the overall cost of living index in Dorchester is 87.6, which is 13.4 points lower than the national average and shows that it’s a great place for those looking for an affordable lifestyle. In addition to housing costs being relatively low, general goods and services are also reasonably priced, making Dorchester a great option for those seeking an economical place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDorchesterNebraskaUnited States
  78.287.8100.0
  9594.9100
  134.3131.3100.0
  39.570.3100.0
  $194,100$228,100$338,100
  90.7%95.0%100.0%
  74.476.1100.0
  98.9114.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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More than 190 years combined living in Dorchester, the staff of the Dorchester Times loves it here. Quiet. Safe. Affordable. Tightly knit. Striving to get better.  More

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