Burwell, NE vs Butte, NE

Burwell, NE and Butte, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.3% difference in their overall index. Burwell scores 57 while Butte scores 56 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burwell is $492/month compared to $608/month in Butte — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burwell has cheaper rent, Butte actually has lower median home values ($66,700 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Burwell is $64,821 compared to $52,500 in Butte (+23.5%). While Burwell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burwell spend roughly 9.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Butte.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 50.2°F). Burwell receives more rainfall at 23.8" per year compared to 19.5" in Butte.