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Is Schuyler, NE expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16034% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,710about $7,226/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$145,70056% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% 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 17 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,400 a year. That is $22 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 22 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Schuyler
$1,160
Ralston
$1,314
Plattsmouth
$766
Sidney
$906
Wayne
$847
Offutt AFB
$1,928
McCook
$910

How much do households earn in Schuyler?

Under $25k
4.0%
$25k–50k
24.5%
$50k–100k
40.4%
$100k–150k
21.2%
$150k+
7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Schuyler

SizeSchuylerU.S. average
1 bedroom$946$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,155$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,225$1,698

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

How expensive is Schuyler 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 Schuyler, so the Nebraska figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Schuyler

🏛️ Property tax$1,729a year · 1.19% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$204a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Schuyler

Commute to work17 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Schuyler?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $149 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,160
Owning
$1,011

Owning assumes a typical $145,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,570 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Schuyler, NE?

Renting in Schuyler costs a median of about $1,160 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,400 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Schuyler cheap or expensive?

Schuyler is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $86,710. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Schuyler?

The median homeowner in Schuyler pays $1,729 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.

Is Schuyler 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 Schuyler?

The median home value in Schuyler is $145,700, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,578 people live in Schuyler. Numbers are typical (middle) values.