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Cost of living in Gage County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,688/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,646 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $691 26%
Federal tax $500 19%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Gage County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$622
per month
1 bedroom
$691
per month
2 bedroom
$907
per month
3 bedroom
$1,093
per month
4 bedroom
$1,251
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Gage County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,426
per year
Individual earnings
$40,621
per year
Per capita
$35,827
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Gage County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$167,100
Annual property tax
$2,406

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Gage 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 Gage County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.2%

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 Gage 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 Gage County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Gage County

What it costs to live in Gage County each month.

Single person
$2,688
per month
  • Rent $691
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $500
  • State tax $142
Couple
$3,985
per month
  • Rent $907
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $724
  • State tax $258
Family
$6,298
per month
  • Rent $1,093
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $724
  • State tax $258

Frequently asked questions about Gage County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Gage County?

In Gage County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,093 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Gage County?

In Gage County, NE, the average household income is $64,426 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,621 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Gage County?

The estimated cost of living in Gage County, NE is approximately $2,688 per month for a single person, $3,985 for a couple, $6,298 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Gage County?

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

Is Gage County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Gage County, NE would need approximately $2,688 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,426 per year ($5,369 per month). Gage County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Gage County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gage County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Gage County?

The average home value in Gage County, NE is $167,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,406, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Gage County compare to other areas?

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