Bassett, NE vs Tekamah, NE

Bassett is moderately more affordable than Tekamah, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Bassett scores 58 compared to 62 for Tekamah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tekamah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bassett is $624/month compared to $677/month in Tekamah — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bassett is more affordable at $83,800 median vs $113,900.

Median household income in Bassett is $42,125 compared to $54,139 in Tekamah (-22.2%). While Tekamah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bassett spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Tekamah.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.1°F vs 50.1°F). Tekamah receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 20.9" in Bassett.