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

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

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,03741% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$68,231about $5,686/month · 22% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$180,90046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 86% 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 9.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,480 a year. That is $20 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 12 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

York

$1,037

$1,103

$1,136

$910

$1,260

$1,035

$1,047

How much do households earn in York?

Under $25k

13.6%

$25k–50k

29.6%

$50k–100k

32.1%

$100k–150k

13.1%

$150k+

6.7%

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

Rent by apartment size in York

Size	York	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$713	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$939	$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in York

🏛️ Property tax$2,558a year · 1.41% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$142a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in York

Commute to work9.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree27.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home68.8%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in York?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $218 a month less.

Renting

$1,037

Owning

$1,255

Owning assumes a typical $180,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in York, NE?

Renting in York costs a median of about $1,037 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Nebraska median is $1,096.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,480 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is York cheap or expensive?

York is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $68,231. It ranks 12th cheapest of 34 Nebraska cities we track.

How much are property taxes in York?

The median homeowner in York pays $2,558 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.

Is York 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 York?

The median home value in York is $180,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,141 people live in York. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is York, NE expensive to live in?