Bartley, NE vs Brownville, NE

Brownville is moderately more affordable than Bartley, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Bartley scores 67 compared to 62 for Brownville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bartley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bartley is $917/month compared to $700/month in Brownville — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brownville has cheaper rent, Bartley actually has lower median home values ($86,200 vs $112,500).

Median household income in Bartley is $61,875 compared to $78,750 in Brownville (-21.4%). Brownville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartley spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Brownville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 53.1°F). Brownville receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 20.1" in Bartley.