Cost of Living in Merriman, NE
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
51.8
100 = national avg
-48.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$22,813
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$53,921
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing20.0
Food79.1
Transportation58.3
Healthcare83.3
Utilities71.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$780
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,024
per month
The overall cost of living index in Merriman is 51.8, which is 48.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 20.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $22,813 per year to cover basic expenses.