Chappell, NE vs Potter, NE

Chappell is moderately more affordable than Potter, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Chappell scores 61 compared to 72 for Potter, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Potter can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chappell is $727/month compared to $1,025/month in Potter — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chappell is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $105,100.

Median household income in Chappell is $54,758 compared to $62,083 in Potter (-11.8%). The higher salaries in Potter partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chappell spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Potter.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.5°F vs 48.5°F). Potter receives more rainfall at 15.8" per year compared to 15.8" in Chappell.