Adams, NE vs Arlington, NE

Adams is moderately more affordable than Arlington, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 74 compared to 84 for Arlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $842/month compared to $1,086/month in Arlington — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adams is more affordable at $194,400 median vs $222,500.

Median household income in Adams is $82,917 compared to $95,278 in Arlington (-13%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in Arlington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 50.1°F). Adams receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 28.3" in Arlington.