Butte, NE vs Red Cloud, NE

Butte, NE and Red Cloud, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Butte scores 56 while Red Cloud scores 54 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 Butte is $608/month compared to $549/month in Red Cloud — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Cloud is more affordable at $64,800 median vs $66,700.

Median household income in Butte is $52,500 compared to $50,536 in Red Cloud (+3.9%). While Butte is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Butte spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Red Cloud.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.9°F). Red Cloud receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 19.5" in Butte.