Cost of Living in Adams County, NE

Modeled annual cost: $42,914.

Median family income: $84,664.

Affordability Snapshot

NE County Median

$45,478

State Rank

89thMost expensive counties in NE out of 93See Nebraska county rankings

Median Income

$84,664

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Adams County, NE.

$12,825 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,914

Per year

  • Transport:$12,825
  • Housing:$7,944
  • Taxes:$7,804
  • Healthcare:$6,884
  • Food:$3,808
  • Other Costs:$3,649
  • Childcare:$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

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Cost of Living in Adams County, NE (2026)