2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 277 cities in Nebraska.
Average median home value across Nebraska cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Nebraska.
COL index 89.3 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Nebraska.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley | 118.7 | Expensive | $515,100 | N/A |
| 2 | Beacon View CDP | 109.4 | Moderate | $391,700 | N/A |
| 3 | Cedar Creek | 108.2 | Moderate | $375,000 | N/A |
| 4 | Fontanelle CDP | 106.3 | Moderate | $350,000 | N/A |
| 5 | Linoma Beach CDP | 106.3 | Moderate | $350,000 | N/A |
| 6 | Bennington | 105.4 | Moderate | $337,600 | N/A |
| 7 | Sarben CDP | 104.4 | Moderate | $325,000 | N/A |
| 8 | Moorefield | 104.2 | Moderate | $321,400 | N/A |
| 9 | Buccaneer Bay CDP | 103.8 | Moderate | $316,000 | N/A |
| 10 | Papillion | 101.9 | Moderate | $290,900 | N/A |
| 11 | Fort Calhoun | 100.4 | Moderate | $271,600 | N/A |
| 12 | Yankee Hill CDP | 98.9 | Moderate | $250,800 | N/A |
| 13 | La Vista | 98.4 | Moderate | $244,900 | N/A |
| 14 | Kearney | 97.7 | Moderate | $235,800 | N/A |
| 15 | Firth | 97.0 | Moderate | $226,100 | N/A |
| 16 | Milford | 96.9 | Moderate | $225,200 | N/A |
| 17 | Anoka | 96.9 | Moderate | $225,000 | N/A |
| 18 | Lincoln | 96.7 | Moderate | N/A | N/A |
| 19 | Waterloo | 96.4 | Moderate | $218,400 | N/A |
| 20 | Ralston | 96.2 | Moderate | $215,800 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources