Cost of Living in Broken Bow, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
87.8
100 = national avg
-12.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$38,622
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$91,288
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing83.5
Food93.1
Transportation86.3
Healthcare94.5
Utilities92.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$732
per month
2 Bedroom
$961
per month
The overall cost of living index in Broken Bow is 87.8, which is 12.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 83.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $38,622 per year to cover basic expenses.