Byron, NE vs Clearwater, NE

Byron is moderately more affordable than Clearwater, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Byron scores 56 compared to 62 for Clearwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clearwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byron is $670/month compared to $788/month in Clearwater — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Byron is more affordable at $46,000 median vs $77,500.

Median household income in Byron is $60,625 compared to $61,667 in Clearwater (-1.7%). Clearwater does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Byron spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Clearwater.

Climate-wise, Byron is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 49.2°F in Clearwater. Byron receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 27" in Clearwater.