Cost of Living in Washington County, NE

Modeled annual cost: $48,713.

Median family income: $118,017.

Affordability Snapshot

NE County Median

$45,478

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in NE out of 93See Nebraska county rankings

Median Income

$118,017

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Washington County, NE.

$14,845 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,713

Per year

  • Transport:$14,845
  • Housing:$9,843
  • Taxes:$9,332
  • Healthcare:$6,298
  • Other Costs:$4,321
  • Food:$4,073
  • 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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Cost of Living in Washington County, NE (2026)