Cost of Living in Blair, NE

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5%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
14%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Blair Nebraska National
Cost of living9591100
Groceries9997100
Health care10098100
Housing8676100
Transportation10299100
Utilities9596100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9597100
Household Items9998100
Education & Childcare10196100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Blair is 4% higher than the Nebraska average
  • The cost of living in Blair is 5% lower than the national average
  • Blair housing is 14% lower than the national average
  • Nebraska general sales tax is 8% higher than the national average
  • Nebraska state income tax is 5% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$118,238$9,853$2,759$3,547
      Renters$47,014$3,918$1,097$1,411
      The affordability of the housing market in Blair, NE as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Blair homeowners, the median income is $118,238. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,759 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $47,014. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,097 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Nebraska Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Nebraska 5.5% 7.5%

      Nebraska Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Nebraska 2.46% 6.64%

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      Herman, NE4858316.8%
      Blair, NE8,063955.0%

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      Blair, NE8,063955.0%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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