York, NE Cost Of Living

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

Cost of living in York, Nebraska

Cost of living in York 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 York 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:

91 Cost of living index 0.9x lower vs US
#12 Cheapest in Nebraska (of 34)
#1,207 Cheapest in the U.S. (of 6,489)
$219,747 Median home value
$862 Median rent
$63,265 Median income
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What is the cost of living in York, NE?

According to the most recent data on the cost of living, York has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.

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

The standard of living in York ranks as #12 most affordable out of the 34 places we measured in Nebraska. By definition, that implies York ranks as the #22 most expensive place in the Cornhusker State.

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York Cost Of Living Vs. Nebraska

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

  • The Services index in York is 97.

  • The Groceries index in York is 97.

  • The Health index in York is 78.

  • The Housing index in York is 95.

  • The Transportation index in York is 95.

  • The Utilities index in York is 95.

Living Expense York Nebraska National Average
Overall 91 89 100
Services 97 98 100
Groceries 97 99 100
Health 78 77 100
Housing 95 99 100
Transportation 95 98 100
Utilities 95 96 100

York Cost Of Living Compared To Nebraska Averages

Services
York 97
Nebraska avg 98
Groceries
York 97
Nebraska avg 99
Health
York 78
Nebraska avg 77
Housing
York 95
Nebraska avg 99
Transportation
York 95
Nebraska avg 98
Utilities
York 95
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

York, NE Housing Cost Breakdown

$219,747Median Home Value
$862Median Rent
$63,265Median 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 York is $219,747.

  • The Median Rent in York is $862.

  • The Median Income in York is $63,265.

  • The Home Value To Income in York is 3.5x.

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

Statistic York Nebraska United States
Median Home Value $219,747 $276,499 $332,700
Median Rent $862 $1,072 $1,413
Median Income $63,265 $76,475 $80,734
Home Value To Income 3.5x 3.6x 4.1x
Rent To Monthly Income 0.16x 0.17x 0.21x

York, NE Costs By Category

Detailed York Services costs vs. Nebraska
Item York 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 York Groceries costs vs. Nebraska
Item York 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 York Health costs vs. Nebraska
Item York Nebraska
Optometrist $128.5 $125.68
Doctor $139.89 $135.78
Dentist $97.5 $113.29
Detailed York Transportation costs vs. Nebraska
Item York Nebraska
Gasoline $3.36 $3.46
Tire Balancing $55.44 $59.92
Detailed York Utilities costs vs. Nebraska
Item York Nebraska
All Electricity $126.33 $193.99
Phone $199.27 $192.25

York SnackAbility

6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 6/10
Affordability 8.5/10
Diversity 5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 10/10

Cost Of Living In Cities Around York

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

  • Lincoln, NE has a cost of living index of 96, 1.1x York.

  • Columbus, NE has a cost of living index of 92, 1.0x York.

  • Seward, NE has a cost of living index of 95, 1.0x York.

City Population Cost Of Living Vs. York
Lincoln, NE 294,856 96 1.1x
Columbus, NE 24,488 92 1.0x
Seward, NE 7,678 95 1.0x