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Cost of living in Stanton County, NE

Estimated monthly cost
$2,822/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 5,835 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $803 28%
Federal tax $517 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $320 11%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $185 7%
State tax $147 5%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Stanton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$723
per month
1 bedroom
$803
per month
2 bedroom
$1,054
per month
3 bedroom
$1,270
per month
4 bedroom
$1,397
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Stanton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$78,275
per year
Individual earnings
$41,645
per year
Per capita
$38,981
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Stanton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$184,300
Annual property tax
$2,409

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Stanton 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 Stanton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Stanton 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 Stanton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
82.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Stanton County

What it costs to live in Stanton County each month.

Single person
$2,822
per month
  • Rent $803
  • Energy $185
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $517
  • State tax $147
Couple
$4,426
per month
  • Rent $1,054
  • Energy $222
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $951
  • State tax $325
Family
$6,769
per month
  • Rent $1,270
  • Energy $278
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $951
  • State tax $325

Frequently asked questions about Stanton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Stanton County?

In Stanton County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $803 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,054 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,270 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Stanton County?

In Stanton County, NE, the average household income is $78,275 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,645 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Stanton County?

The estimated cost of living in Stanton County, NE is approximately $2,822 per month for a single person, $4,426 for a couple, $6,769 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Stanton County?

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

Is Stanton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Stanton County, NE would need approximately $2,822 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $78,275 per year ($6,523 per month). Stanton County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Stanton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Stanton County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Stanton County?

The average home value in Stanton County, NE is $184,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,409, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Stanton County compare to other areas?

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