Cost of Living in Box Butte County, NE

What does it cost to live in Box Butte County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$67,893

Median Rent

$748/mo

Median Home

$161,600

Affordability

526

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$817
Property Tax$205
Insurance$54

Total Monthly$1,076
% of Income19%

Renting

Median Rent$748
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$773
% of Income13.2%

Living in Box Butte County, Nebraska

Box Butte County has a median household income of $67,893 with housing costs that represent 19% of income for owners and 13.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.