Bruno, NE vs Carroll, NE

Bruno is moderately more affordable than Carroll, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bruno scores 61 compared to 66 for Carroll, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carroll can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bruno is $738/month compared to $881/month in Carroll — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bruno is more affordable at $81,300 median vs $94,300.

Median household income in Bruno is $34,167 compared to $56,563 in Carroll (-39.6%). While Carroll is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bruno spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Carroll.

Climate-wise, Bruno is notably warmer with an average of 52.3°F compared to 49.2°F in Carroll. Bruno receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 27" in Carroll.