Zip 68359 (Friend, NE) Cost of Living


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United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Saline County / Friend / Friend (zip 68359)

Friend cost of living score
78.2
Less expensive
21.8% lower
than the US average
10.9% lower
than the Nebraska average
Friend (zip 68359), 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 68359 (Friend, NE)

Housing costs in Friend?
A typical home costs $195,100, which is 42.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.5% less expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Friend costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Friend?
To live comfortably in Friend (zip 68359), Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Friend?
The cost of living in 68359 Friend, NE is quite reasonable. The median home value in the area is around $165,000, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Utilities are also relatively cheap in the area, with an average monthly electric bill of just $95. The sales tax rate is 6% and the state income tax rate sits at 6.84%. Groceries are slightly more expensive than other parts of the country, with an average cost for a week-long grocery list coming to about $70. Overall, residents in 68359 Friend, NE can enjoy a comfortable life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFriendNebraskaUnited States
  78.287.8100.0
  95.994.9100
  134.3131.3100.0
  47.970.3100.0
  $195,100$228,100$338,100
  90.7%95.0%100.0%
  70.976.1100.0
  98.9114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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