Atkinson, NE vs Nelson, NE

Nelson is moderately more affordable than Atkinson, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Atkinson scores 64 compared to 57 for Nelson, 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 $620/month in Nelson — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelson is more affordable at $72,900 median vs $147,600.

Median household income in Atkinson is $72,857 compared to $54,408 in Nelson (+33.9%). 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 13.7% in Nelson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 51.9°F). Nelson receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 23.8" in Atkinson.