salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,920 a year. That is $18 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 6 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Holdrege?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Holdrege
| Size | Holdrege | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $602 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $954 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,228 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Holdrege 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 Holdrege, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Holdrege
Life in Holdrege
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Holdrege?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $457 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $198,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Holdrege, NE?
Renting in Holdrege costs a median of about $923 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in Holdrege?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,920 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Holdrege cheap or expensive?
Holdrege is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $60,168. It ranks 6th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Holdrege?
The median homeowner in Holdrege pays $2,458 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.
Is Holdrege 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 Holdrege?
The median home value in Holdrege is $198,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,546 people live in Holdrege. Numbers are typical (middle) values.