salaryRent is lower than in 71% 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 13.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,600 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Nebraska cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Nebraska. It is number 24 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Platte?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Platte
| Size | North Platte | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $944 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $721 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,036 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,066 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,045 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Platte 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 North Platte, so the Nebraska figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Platte
Life in North Platte
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Platte?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $92 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $169,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Platte, NE?
Renting in North Platte costs a median of about $1,265 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.
How much do I need to make to live in North Platte?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,600 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Platte cheap or expensive?
North Platte is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $62,658. It ranks 24th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Platte?
The median homeowner in North Platte pays $2,631 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is North Platte 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 North Platte?
The median home value in North Platte is $169,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
22,831 people live in North Platte. Numbers are typical (middle) values.