Bartley, NE vs Friend, NE

Bartley is moderately more affordable than Friend, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Bartley scores 67 compared to 71 for Friend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Friend 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 $808/month in Friend — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Friend has cheaper rent, Bartley actually has lower median home values ($86,200 vs $171,200).

Median household income in Bartley is $61,875 compared to $84,861 in Friend (-27.1%). While Friend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartley spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Friend.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.5°F). Friend receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 20.1" in Bartley.