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Cost of living in Brown County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,481/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,739 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $691 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $338 14%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $97 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Brown County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$622
per month
1 bedroom
$691
per month
2 bedroom
$907
per month
3 bedroom
$1,093
per month
4 bedroom
$1,204
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Brown County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,538
per year
Individual earnings
$30,710
per year
Per capita
$37,034
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Brown County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$100,200
Annual property tax
$1,082

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Brown County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$124
per month · 13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,220
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Brown County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Brown County

State and local tax rates for Nebraska.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.5%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Brown County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
10.2 min
Drive alone
78.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Brown County

What it costs to live in Brown County each month.

Single person
$2,481
per month
  • Rent $691
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $338
  • State tax $97
Couple
$3,713
per month
  • Rent $907
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $515
  • State tax $195
Family
$6,026
per month
  • Rent $1,093
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $515
  • State tax $195

Frequently asked questions about Brown County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Brown County?

In Brown County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,093 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Brown County?

In Brown County, NE, the average household income is $51,538 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,710 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Brown County?

The estimated cost of living in Brown County, NE is approximately $2,481 per month for a single person, $3,713 for a couple, $6,026 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Brown County?

The combined sales tax rate in Brown County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.

Is Brown County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Brown County, NE would need approximately $2,481 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,538 per year ($4,295 per month). Brown County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Brown County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Brown County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Brown County?

The average home value in Brown County, NE is $100,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,082, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Brown County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources