Cost of living in Cedar County, NE
Population 8,344 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Cedar County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Cedar County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Cedar County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Cedar County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Cedar County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Cedar County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Cedar County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Cedar County
What it costs to live in Cedar County each month.
- Rent $713
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $516
- State tax $147
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $881
- State tax $304
- Rent $1,227
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $881
- State tax $304
Frequently asked questions about Cedar County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Cedar County?
In Cedar County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $713 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,227 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Cedar County?
In Cedar County, NE, the average household income is $73,977 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,587 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Cedar County?
The estimated cost of living in Cedar County, NE is approximately $2,731 per month for a single person, $4,188 for a couple, $6,635 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Cedar County?
The combined sales tax rate in Cedar County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Cedar County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Cedar County, NE would need approximately $2,731 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,977 per year ($6,165 per month). Cedar County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Cedar County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cedar County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Cedar County?
The average home value in Cedar County, NE is $175,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,827, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Cedar 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