Bee, NE vs Elmwood, NE

Bee is moderately more affordable than Elmwood, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Bee scores 69 compared to 72 for Elmwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bee is $875/month compared to $840/month in Elmwood — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elmwood has cheaper rent, Bee actually has lower median home values ($121,800 vs $176,600).

Median household income in Bee is $95,250 compared to $81,250 in Elmwood (+17.2%). Bee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bee spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 12.4% in Elmwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.2°F). Elmwood receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Bee.