Cost of Living in Howard County, NE

Modeled annual cost: $46,619.

Median family income: $90,463.

NE Median $45,478

Howard County, NE Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$90,463

Estimated Annual Costs

$46,619

Cost/Income Ratio

51.5%

State Rank

#24Most expensive counties in NE out of 93See Nebraska county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Howard County, NE.

$15,238 per year.*32.69% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,619

Per year

  • Transport:
    $15,23832.7%
  • Taxes:
    $8,77918.8%
  • Housing:
    $8,22017.6%
  • Healthcare:
    $6,79414.6%
  • Food:
    $3,8428.2%
  • Other Costs:
    $3,7458.0%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Nebraska

1Dixon County, NE
$42,314
2Madison County, NE
$42,589
3Dodge County, NE
$42,603
4Gage County, NE
$42,792
5Adams County, NE
$42,914

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