Alma, NE vs Auburn, NE

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 71 compared to 63 for Auburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $875/month compared to $774/month in Auburn — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $98,900 median vs $158,200.

Median household income in Alma is $68,333 compared to $58,674 in Auburn (+16.5%). While Alma is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Auburn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.9°F vs 53.1°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 21.5" in Alma.