What is the cost of living in Norfolk, NE?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Norfolk has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Nebraska, Norfolk has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Nebraska's index of 89.
The standard of living in Norfolk ranks as #19 most affordable out of the 34 places we measured in Nebraska. By definition, that implies Norfolk ranks as the #15 most expensive place in the Cornhusker State.
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Norfolk Cost Of Living Vs. Nebraska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Norfolk. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Norfolk is 97.
The Groceries index in Norfolk is 99.
The Health index in Norfolk is 82.
The Housing index in Norfolk is 98.
The Transportation index in Norfolk is 93.
The Utilities index in Norfolk is 92.
| Living Expense | Norfolk | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 96 | 100 |
Norfolk Cost Of Living Compared To Nebraska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Norfolk, NE Housing Cost Breakdown
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 Norfolk is $256,016.
The Median Rent in Norfolk is $875.
The Median Income in Norfolk is $58,884.
The Home Value To Income in Norfolk is 4.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Norfolk is 0.18x.
Norfolk, NE Costs By Category
Detailed Norfolk Services costs vs. Nebraska
Detailed Norfolk Groceries costs vs. Nebraska
Detailed Norfolk Health costs vs. Nebraska
Detailed Norfolk Transportation costs vs. Nebraska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Norfolk
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Norfolk. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Columbus, NE has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x Norfolk.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Norfolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, NE | 24,488 | 92 | 1.0x |
