Cost of Living in Blair, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
111.5
100 = national avg
+11.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$49,047
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$115,929
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing111.0
Food108.3
Transportation116.6
Healthcare106.6
Utilities107.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,148
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,368
per month
The overall cost of living index in Blair is 111.5, which is 11.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $49,047 per year to cover basic expenses.