Cost of Living in Kearney County, NE

Modeled annual cost: $46,074.

Median family income: $98,828.

Affordability Snapshot

NE County Median

$45,478

State Rank

32thMost expensive counties in NE out of 93See Nebraska county rankings

Median Income

$98,828

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Kearney County, NE.

$15,051 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$46,074

Per year

  • Transport:$15,051
  • Taxes:$8,635
  • Housing:$7,572
  • Healthcare:$6,884
  • Food:$4,258
  • Other Costs:$3,673
  • 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
5Adams County, NE
$42,914

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