Cost of Living in Valley, NE
Population 3,113 · Nebraska · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Valley sits on the smaller end of the Nebraska city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Valley sits roughly 15 miles west of Omaha — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 124% higher than Omaha's $230,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Valley
The median home value in Valley is $515,100 — 69% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,053/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,750/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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%. Overall, Valley has a cost of living index of 133 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% more expensive.
Valley is within a protected area
This area is within or adjacent to protected federal land. Residential housing is concentrated in nearby towns — here are the closest communities 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
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Valley, NE?
Valley has a cost index of 133 (100 = national average). It is 33% above the national average.
What is average rent in Valley, NE?
The median gross rent in Valley is $1,053 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Valley?
The median home value in Valley is $515,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Valley?
The median household income in Valley is $106,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Valley, NE?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Valley is 6.9%. The Nebraska state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Valley, NE affordable?
Valley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 133 — about 33% higher than the national average.
Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 3,113
- Median Income
- $106,750
- Home Value
- $515,100
- Median Rent
- $1,053/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Sales Tax
- 6.9%
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