Cost of Living in Chadron, NE
Population 5,207 · Nebraska · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Chadron a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $153,000. An unemployment rate of 1.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Chadron lies roughly 190 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Fort Collins. Median home values run roughly 72% lower than Fort Collins' $548,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Chadron
The median home value in Chadron is $153,300 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,044/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,026/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Nebraska's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.9%. The climate averages highs of 62.8°F and lows of 33.9°F. Overall, Chadron has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.
Chadron has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 41 | 52 | 60 | 70 | 82 | 91 | 89 | 79 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Low °F | 13 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 52 | 60 | 57 | 47 | 33 | 21 | 13 |
| Precip" | 0.15 | 0.29 | 0.81 | 1.96 | 2.71 | 2.46 | 1.99 | 1.27 | 1.59 | 1.28 | 0.40 | 0.31 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Chadron, NE?
Chadron has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.
What is average rent in Chadron, NE?
The median gross rent in Chadron is $1,044 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Chadron?
The median home value in Chadron is $153,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Chadron?
The median household income in Chadron is $54,026 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Chadron, NE?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chadron is 6.9%. The Nebraska state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Chadron, NE affordable?
Yes, Chadron is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Chadron?
Chadron has average high temperatures of 62.8°F and average lows of 33.9°F. Annual precipitation is 15.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Chadron at a Glance
- Population
- 5,207
- Median Income
- $54,026
- Home Value
- $153,300
- Median Rent
- $1,044/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 62.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.9%
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