Bartley, NE vs Colon, NE

Colon is moderately more affordable than Bartley, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Bartley scores 67 compared to 63 for Colon, 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 $625/month in Colon — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Colon has cheaper rent, Bartley actually has lower median home values ($86,200 vs $142,700).

Median household income in Bartley is $61,875 compared to $60,625 in Colon (+2.1%). Bartley 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 Bartley spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Colon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.2°F). Colon receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 20.1" in Bartley.