Clatonia, NE vs Emerson, NE

Emerson is moderately more affordable than Clatonia, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Clatonia scores 68 compared to 60 for Emerson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clatonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clatonia is $850/month compared to $691/month in Emerson — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Emerson is more affordable at $100,700 median vs $126,700.

Median household income in Clatonia is $60,750 compared to $58,125 in Emerson (+4.5%). Clatonia 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 Clatonia spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Emerson.

Climate-wise, Clatonia is notably warmer with an average of 51.5°F compared to 48.4°F in Emerson. Clatonia receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 29.3" in Emerson.