Alliance, NE vs Fairbury, NE

Fairbury is moderately more affordable than Alliance, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Alliance scores 67 compared to 60 for Fairbury, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alliance can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alliance is $743/month compared to $666/month in Fairbury — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairbury is more affordable at $90,800 median vs $156,300.

Median household income in Alliance is $65,599 compared to $51,782 in Fairbury (+26.7%). While Alliance is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alliance spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Fairbury.

Climate-wise, Fairbury is notably warmer with an average of 51.5°F compared to 46.2°F in Alliance. Fairbury receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 14.9" in Alliance.