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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Fremont, NE — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Omaha, NE area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.8K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,569
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Fremont, NE

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$243K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$414K

Fremont, NE

The Cornhusker State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Nebraska, this city has a population of 28K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Fremont, NE vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 56.9%
Fremont, NE
$1,777
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,012
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 27.7%
Fremont, NE
$1,166
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$323
more
📦Other
↑ 10.1%
Fremont, NE
$1,523
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$154
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 23.3%
Fremont, NE
$455
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$106
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 10.8%
Fremont, NE
$660
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$71.43
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🛒Groceries
↑ 4.8%
Fremont, NE
$919
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$43.95
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$622
To$1,390
↑ $768
1 Bed
From$686
To$1,510
↑ $824
2 Bed
From$893
To$1,750
↑ $857
3 Bed
From$1,076
To$2,330
↑ $1,254
Fremont, NEZIP-level data

1BR range: $860–$860/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,500
Monthly in Fremont, NE
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,568
Difference

Home Values

Fremont
Phoenix
$243K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +6%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +41.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$243K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 70% more expensive than Fremont

Calculate payment - FremontCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$342
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.7%
Rate difference

Fremont, NE

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Nebraska State Tax
Effective: 6.2%
$9.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.9%
$46.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,638/month
$103.7K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Fremont, NE Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:1.8%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Fremont
Phoenix
45 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
63.7%
Good Air Days
9%
96 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
35 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
35 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Nebraska and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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