Cost of living in Dixon County, NE
Population 5,561 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Dixon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Dixon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Dixon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Dixon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Dixon 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 Dixon 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 Dixon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Dixon County
What it costs to live in Dixon County each month.
- Rent $818
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $462
- State tax $131
- Rent $1,043
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $802
- State tax $281
- Rent $1,257
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $802
- State tax $281
Frequently asked questions about Dixon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Dixon County?
In Dixon County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $818 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,043 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,257 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Dixon County?
In Dixon County, NE, the average household income is $69,156 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,325 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Dixon County?
The estimated cost of living in Dixon County, NE is approximately $2,766 per month for a single person, $4,222 for a couple, $6,563 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Dixon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Dixon County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Dixon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Dixon County, NE would need approximately $2,766 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,156 per year ($5,763 per month). Dixon County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Dixon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dixon County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Dixon County?
The average home value in Dixon County, NE is $141,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,714, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Dixon 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