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Cost of Living in Nebraska
2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Nebraska (NE).
87.71%
Expense Difficulty
5.32%
Behind on Rent
4.13%
Uninsured
55.32%
Employed
30.43%
AI Usage
$905
Median Rent
40.2%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Nebraska vs. National Average
Expense Difficulty7.3 pts worse
NE: 87.71%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind3.3 pts better
NE: 5.32%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured3.5 pts better
NE: 4.13%
US: 7.67%
Employed1.5 pts worse
NE: 55.32%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage6.0 pts better
NE: 30.43%
US: 24.45%
Cost of Living Overview
Expense Difficulty87.71%
Behind on Rent5.32%
Uninsured4.13%
Employed55.32%
AI Usage30.43%
About This Data
Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Nebraska reflect the West North Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.