Hastings, NE Cost Of Living

The latest cost of living statistics for Hastings. Includes statistics on rent, mortgages, healthcare, and other costs for Hastings compared to the state and national averages.

Cost of living in Hastings, Nebraska

Cost of living in Hastings research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Hastings is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.

On a city-by-city basis in Nebraska, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:

90 Cost of living index 0.9x lower vs US
#9 Cheapest in Nebraska (of 34)
#1,055 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$200,240 Median home value
$858 Median rent
$64,048 Median income
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What is the cost of living in Hastings, NE?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hastings has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.

Compared to Nebraska, Hastings has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Nebraska's index of 89.

The standard of living in Hastings ranks as #9 most affordable out of the 34 places we measured in Nebraska. By definition, that implies Hastings ranks as the #25 most expensive place in the Cornhusker State.

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Hastings Cost Of Living Vs. Nebraska

Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Hastings. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:

  • The Services index in Hastings is 95.

  • The Groceries index in Hastings is 98.

  • The Health index in Hastings is 72.

  • The Housing index in Hastings is 98.

  • The Transportation index in Hastings is 96.

  • The Utilities index in Hastings is 97.

Living Expense Hastings Nebraska National Average
Overall 90 89 100
Services 95 98 100
Groceries 98 99 100
Health 72 77 100
Housing 98 99 100
Transportation 96 98 100
Utilities 97 96 100

Hastings Cost Of Living Compared To Nebraska Averages

Services
Hastings 95
Nebraska avg 98
Groceries
Hastings 98
Nebraska avg 99
Health
Hastings 72
Nebraska avg 77
Housing
Hastings 98
Nebraska avg 99
Transportation
Hastings 96
Nebraska avg 98
Utilities
Hastings 97
Nebraska avg 96

Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.

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Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100

Hastings, NE Housing Cost Breakdown

$200,240Median Home Value
$858Median Rent
$64,048Median Income

Housing swings affordability the most between places in Nebraska, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:

  • The Median Home Value in Hastings is $200,240.

  • The Median Rent in Hastings is $858.

  • The Median Income in Hastings is $64,048.

  • The Home Value To Income in Hastings is 3.1x.

  • The Rent To Monthly Income in Hastings is 0.16x.

Statistic Hastings Nebraska United States
Median Home Value $200,240 $276,499 $332,700
Median Rent $858 $1,072 $1,413
Median Income $64,048 $76,475 $80,734
Home Value To Income 3.1x 3.6x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.16x 0.17x 0.21x

Hastings, NE Costs By Category

Detailed Hastings Services costs vs. Nebraska
Item Hastings Nebraska
Shampoo $0.98 $1.28
Movie $9.1 $12.13
Bowling $11.33 $18
Haircut $17.5 $24.26
Beauty Salon $28.75 $45.56
Detailed Hastings Groceries costs vs. Nebraska
Item Hastings Nebraska
Ground Beef $6.66 $5.84
Fried Chicken $1.41 $1.57
Milk $4.49 $4.67
Potatoes $4.49 $4.93
Pizza $11.34 $12.09
Beer $9.34 $10.41
Toothpaste $3.67 $3.7
Detailed Hastings Health costs vs. Nebraska
Item Hastings Nebraska
Optometrist $128.5 $125.68
Doctor $139.89 $135.78
Dentist $97.5 $113.29
Detailed Hastings Transportation costs vs. Nebraska
Item Hastings Nebraska
Gasoline $3.36 $3.46
Tire Balancing $55.44 $59.92
Detailed Hastings Utilities costs vs. Nebraska
Item Hastings Nebraska
All Electricity $126.33 $193.99
Phone $199.27 $192.25

Hastings SnackAbility

6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 6/10
Affordability 8.5/10
Diversity 7/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 7/10
Commute 9.5/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hastings

The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Hastings. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:

  • Kearney, NE has a cost of living index of 100, 1.1x Hastings.

  • York, NE has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Hastings.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. Hastings
Kearney, NE 34,246 100 1.1x
York, NE 8,141 91 1.0x