Atkinson, NE vs Cedar Rapids, NE

Cedar Rapids is moderately more affordable than Atkinson, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Atkinson scores 64 compared to 60 for Cedar Rapids, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atkinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atkinson is $655/month compared to $729/month in Cedar Rapids — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atkinson has cheaper rent, Cedar Rapids actually has lower median home values ($77,800 vs $147,600).

Median household income in Atkinson is $72,857 compared to $50,125 in Cedar Rapids (+45.4%). While Atkinson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atkinson spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Cedar Rapids.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 49°F). Cedar Rapids receives more rainfall at 23.8" per year compared to 23.8" in Atkinson.