salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,800 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Nebraska. It is number 9 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Beatrice?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Beatrice
| Size | Beatrice | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $408 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $641 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $931 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $824 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,837 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Beatrice overall?
Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Beatrice, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Beatrice
Life in Beatrice
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beatrice?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $85 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $159,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Beatrice, NE?
Renting in Beatrice costs a median of about $1,020 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Beatrice?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,800 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Beatrice cheap or expensive?
Beatrice is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $61,759. It ranks 9th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Beatrice?
The median homeowner in Beatrice pays $2,384 a year in property taxes, about 1.50% of the median home value.
Is Beatrice more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Nebraska are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Beatrice?
The median home value in Beatrice is $159,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
12,225 people live in Beatrice. Numbers are typical (middle) values.