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Cost of living in Frontier County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,652/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 2,562 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $691 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $472 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $134 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Frontier County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$622
per month
1 bedroom
$691
per month
2 bedroom
$907
per month
3 bedroom
$1,233
per month
4 bedroom
$1,282
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Frontier County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,207
per year
Individual earnings
$38,910
per year
Per capita
$32,184
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Frontier County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$138,800
Annual property tax
$1,979

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Frontier 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 Frontier County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.2%

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 Frontier 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 Frontier County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.1 min
Drive alone
83.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
7.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Frontier County

What it costs to live in Frontier County each month.

Single person
$2,652
per month
  • Rent $691
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $472
  • State tax $134
Couple
$4,065
per month
  • Rent $907
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $786
  • State tax $276
Family
$6,518
per month
  • Rent $1,233
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $786
  • State tax $276

Frequently asked questions about Frontier County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Frontier County?

In Frontier County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,233 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Frontier County?

In Frontier County, NE, the average household income is $68,207 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,910 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Frontier County?

The estimated cost of living in Frontier County, NE is approximately $2,652 per month for a single person, $4,065 for a couple, $6,518 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Frontier County?

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

Is Frontier County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Frontier County, NE would need approximately $2,652 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,207 per year ($5,684 per month). Frontier County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Frontier County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Frontier County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Frontier County?

The average home value in Frontier County, NE is $138,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,979, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Frontier County compare to other areas?

You can compare Frontier County, NE with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Frontier County is in Nebraska.

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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