Arlington, NE vs Elwood, NE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Elwood is 23.4% cheaper than Arlington. With a cost index of 68 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Elwood to Arlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $1,086/month compared to $775/month in Elwood — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elwood is more affordable at $150,700 median vs $222,500.

Median household income in Arlington is $95,278 compared to $68,500 in Elwood (+39.1%). While Arlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Elwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 52.2°F). Arlington receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 20.1" in Elwood.