Beaver City, NE vs Cody, NE

Beaver City is moderately more affordable than Cody, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Beaver City scores 55 compared to 59 for Cody, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cody can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaver City is $600/month compared to $615/month in Cody — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaver City is more affordable at $65,300 median vs $102,100.

Median household income in Beaver City is $40,625 compared to $68,594 in Cody (-40.8%). While Cody is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver City spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Cody.

Climate-wise, Beaver City is notably warmer with an average of 52.2°F compared to 49.1°F in Cody. Cody receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 20.1" in Beaver City.