Chester, NE vs Curtis, NE

Curtis is moderately more affordable than Chester, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 64 compared to 58 for Curtis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $850/month compared to $478/month in Curtis — a 78% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curtis has cheaper rent, Chester actually has lower median home values ($72,600 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Chester is $54,875 compared to $52,500 in Curtis (+4.5%). Chester 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 Chester spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Curtis.

Climate-wise, Chester is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 50.2°F in Curtis. Chester receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 21.5" in Curtis.