Adams, NE vs Roca, NE

Adams is moderately more affordable than Roca, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 74 compared to 80 for Roca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roca 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 $1,075/month in Roca — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Adams has cheaper rent, Roca actually has lower median home values ($191,700 vs $194,400).

Median household income in Adams is $82,917 compared to $90,500 in Roca (-8.4%). The higher salaries in Roca partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Roca.

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