What is the cost of living in Sidney, NE?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Sidney has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Nebraska, Sidney has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Nebraska's index of 89.
The standard of living in Sidney ranks as #8 most affordable out of the 34 places we measured in Nebraska. By definition, that implies Sidney ranks as the #26 most expensive place in the Cornhusker State.
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Sidney Cost Of Living Vs. Nebraska
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Sidney. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Sidney is 100.
The Groceries index in Sidney is 94.
The Health index in Sidney is 65.
The Housing index in Sidney is 99.
The Transportation index in Sidney is 106.
The Utilities index in Sidney is 101.
| Living Expense | Sidney | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 96 | 100 |
Sidney Cost Of Living Compared To Nebraska Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Sidney, 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 Sidney is $168,006.
The Median Rent in Sidney is $819.
The Median Income in Sidney is $54,734.
The Home Value To Income in Sidney is 3.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Sidney is 0.18x.
Sidney, NE Costs By Category
Detailed Sidney Services costs vs. Nebraska
Detailed Sidney Groceries costs vs. Nebraska
Detailed Sidney Health costs vs. Nebraska
Detailed Sidney Transportation costs vs. Nebraska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Sidney
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Sidney. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sterling, CO has a cost of living index of 100, 1.1x Sidney.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Sidney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, CO | 13,172 | 100 | 1.1x |
