Cost of Living in Sidney, NE: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$90648% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,031about $4,919/month · 32% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$139,40058% 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. Commutes are short, about 13.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,240 a year. That is $17 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 3 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sidney

$906

$1,314

$1,160

$766

$847

$1,928

$910

How much do households earn in Sidney?

Under $25k

16.9%

$25k–50k

30.4%

$50k–100k

33.7%

$100k–150k

11.9%

$150k+

2.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Sidney

Size	Sidney	U.S. average
Studio	$835	$1,338
1 bedroom	$654	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$994	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$927	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$954	$2,098

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

How expensive is Sidney overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Sidney

🏛️ Property tax$2,506a year · 1.80% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$151a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sidney

Commute to work13.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree19.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home57.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line16.2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sidney?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $61 a month less.

Renting

$906

Owning

$967

Owning assumes a typical $139,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,940 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sidney, NE?

Renting in Sidney costs a median of about $906 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,240 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sidney cheap or expensive?

Sidney is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $59,031. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sidney?

The median homeowner in Sidney pays $2,506 a year in property taxes, about 1.80% of the median home value.

Is Sidney 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 Sidney?

The median home value in Sidney is $139,400, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,419 people live in Sidney. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Sidney, NE expensive to live in?