Blue Hill, NE vs Ord, NE

Ord is moderately more affordable than Blue Hill, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Blue Hill scores 67 compared to 60 for Ord, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blue Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blue Hill is $723/month compared to $638/month in Ord — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ord is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $162,500.

Median household income in Blue Hill is $62,273 compared to $53,274 in Ord (+16.9%). While Blue Hill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue Hill spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Ord.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 49°F). Blue Hill receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 23.8" in Ord.