Alma, NE vs Broken Bow, NE

Broken Bow is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 71 compared to 67 for Broken Bow, 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 $826/month in Broken Bow — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Broken Bow is more affordable at $124,600 median vs $158,200.

Median household income in Alma is $68,333 compared to $56,438 in Broken Bow (+21.1%). 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 17.6% in Broken Bow.

Climate-wise, Alma is notably warmer with an average of 53.9°F compared to 50.2°F in Broken Bow. Broken Bow receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 21.5" in Alma.