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Is Plattsmouth, NE expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$76656% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,732about $6,644/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$183,60045% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,640 a year. That is $15 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 1 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Plattsmouth
$766
Schuyler
$1,160
Ralston
$1,314
Sidney
$906
McCook
$910
Nebraska City
$1,047
Wayne
$847

How much do households earn in Plattsmouth?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
29.6%
$50k–100k
40.7%
$100k–150k
14.7%
$150k+
5.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Plattsmouth

SizePlattsmouthU.S. average
Studio$471$1,338
1 bedroom$752$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,019$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,513$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Plattsmouth overall?

Everyday prices in Nebraska overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
75
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
76
Other services
93
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Plattsmouth, so the Nebraska figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Plattsmouth

🏛️ Property tax$3,014a year · 1.64% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Plattsmouth

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plattsmouth?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $508 a month less.

Renting
$766
Owning
$1,274

Owning assumes a typical $183,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Plattsmouth, NE?

Renting in Plattsmouth costs a median of about $766 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.

How much do I need to make to live in Plattsmouth?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,640 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Plattsmouth cheap or expensive?

Plattsmouth is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $79,732. It ranks 1st cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Plattsmouth?

The median homeowner in Plattsmouth pays $3,014 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.

Is Plattsmouth 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 Plattsmouth?

The median home value in Plattsmouth is $183,600, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

6,731 people live in Plattsmouth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.