Cost of Living in Clay Center, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
98.0
100 = national avg
-2.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,136
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,957
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing75.5
Food108.0
Transportation115.9
Healthcare106.4
Utilities99.9
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$759
per month
2 Bedroom
$961
per month
The overall cost of living index in Clay Center is 98.0, which is 2.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 75.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,136 per year to cover basic expenses.