Cost of living in Cheyenne County, NE
Population 9,478 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Cheyenne County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Cheyenne County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Cheyenne County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Cheyenne County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Cheyenne County
What it costs to live in Cheyenne County each month.
- Rent $757
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $469
- State tax $133
- Rent $979
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $612
- State tax $225
- Rent $1,218
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $612
- State tax $225
Frequently asked questions about Cheyenne County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Cheyenne County?
In Cheyenne County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $757 per month, a two-bedroom averages $979 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,218 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Cheyenne County?
In Cheyenne County, NE, the average household income is $57,594 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,743 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Cheyenne County?
The estimated cost of living in Cheyenne County, NE is approximately $2,714 per month for a single person, $3,912 for a couple, $6,278 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Cheyenne County?
The combined sales tax rate in Cheyenne County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Cheyenne County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Cheyenne County, NE would need approximately $2,714 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,594 per year ($4,800 per month). Cheyenne County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Cheyenne County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cheyenne County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Cheyenne County?
The average home value in Cheyenne County, NE is $129,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,248, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Cheyenne 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