Cost of Living in Hayes Center, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
91.8
100 = national avg
-8.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,385
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$95,454
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing69.0
Food103.7
Transportation107.3
Healthcare102.9
Utilities96.0
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 Hayes Center is 91.8, which is 8.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 69.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,385 per year to cover basic expenses.