Alma, NE vs Bartley, NE

Bartley is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 71 compared to 67 for Bartley, 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 $917/month in Bartley — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alma has cheaper rent, Bartley actually has lower median home values ($86,200 vs $158,200).

Median household income in Alma is $68,333 compared to $61,875 in Bartley (+10.4%). 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 17.8% in Bartley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.9°F vs 52.2°F). Alma receives more rainfall at 21.5" per year compared to 20.1" in Bartley.