Alma, NE vs Murray, NE

Alma is moderately more affordable than Murray, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 71 compared to 78 for Murray, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Murray 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 $1,000/month in Murray — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma is more affordable at $158,200 median vs $188,200.

Median household income in Alma is $68,333 compared to $69,583 in Murray (-1.8%). Murray does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Murray.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.9°F vs 52.4°F). Murray receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 21.5" in Alma.