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Cost of living in Dodge County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,790/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,146 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $767 27%
Federal tax $520 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $320 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $148 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Dodge County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$690
per month
1 bedroom
$767
per month
2 bedroom
$1,006
per month
3 bedroom
$1,212
per month
4 bedroom
$1,334
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dodge County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,294
per year
Individual earnings
$41,830
per year
Per capita
$34,866
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dodge County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$188,100
Annual property tax
$2,591

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dodge 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 Dodge County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.2%

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 Dodge 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 Dodge County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.6 min
Drive alone
84.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dodge County

What it costs to live in Dodge County each month.

Single person
$2,790
per month
  • Rent $767
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $520
  • State tax $148
Couple
$4,230
per month
  • Rent $1,006
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $837
  • State tax $291
Family
$6,563
per month
  • Rent $1,212
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $837
  • State tax $291

Frequently asked questions about Dodge County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dodge County?

In Dodge County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $767 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,006 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,212 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dodge County?

In Dodge County, NE, the average household income is $71,294 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,830 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dodge County?

The estimated cost of living in Dodge County, NE is approximately $2,790 per month for a single person, $4,230 for a couple, $6,563 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dodge County?

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

Is Dodge County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dodge County, NE would need approximately $2,790 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,294 per year ($5,941 per month). Dodge County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Dodge County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dodge County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dodge County?

The average home value in Dodge County, NE is $188,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,591, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dodge County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dodge County, NE with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dodge County is in the Fremont, NE metro area.

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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