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Cost of living in Platte County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,748/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 34,358 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $724 26%
Federal tax $521 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $320 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $148 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Platte County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$651
per month
1 bedroom
$724
per month
2 bedroom
$950
per month
3 bedroom
$1,255
per month
4 bedroom
$1,260
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Platte County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,335
per year
Individual earnings
$41,909
per year
Per capita
$37,137
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Platte County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$207,800
Annual property tax
$2,789

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Platte 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 Platte County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

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 Platte 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 Platte County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.3 min
Drive alone
81.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Platte County

What it costs to live in Platte County each month.

Single person
$2,748
per month
  • Rent $724
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $521
  • State tax $148
Couple
$4,196
per month
  • Rent $950
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $854
  • State tax $296
Family
$6,628
per month
  • Rent $1,255
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $854
  • State tax $296

Frequently asked questions about Platte County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Platte County?

In Platte County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $724 per month, a two-bedroom averages $950 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,255 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Platte County?

In Platte County, NE, the average household income is $72,335 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,909 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Platte County?

The estimated cost of living in Platte County, NE is approximately $2,748 per month for a single person, $4,196 for a couple, $6,628 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Platte County?

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

Is Platte County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Platte County, NE would need approximately $2,748 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,335 per year ($6,028 per month). Platte County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Platte County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Platte County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Platte County?

The average home value in Platte County, NE is $207,800, with average annual property taxes of $2,789, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Platte County compare to other areas?

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