Colon, NE vs Ewing, NE

Ewing is moderately more affordable than Colon, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Colon scores 63 compared to 58 for Ewing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colon is $625/month compared to $713/month in Ewing — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Colon has cheaper rent, Ewing actually has lower median home values ($55,700 vs $142,700).

Median household income in Colon is $60,625 compared to $59,417 in Ewing (+2%). Colon 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 Colon spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Ewing.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 49.2°F). Colon receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 27" in Ewing.