Cozad, NE vs Grant, NE

Cozad is moderately more affordable than Grant, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Cozad scores 66 compared to 73 for Grant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cozad is $820/month compared to $946/month in Grant — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cozad is more affordable at $118,600 median vs $148,800.

Median household income in Cozad is $50,161 compared to $70,000 in Grant (-28.3%). While Grant is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cozad spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Grant.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 51.3°F). Cozad receives more rainfall at 21.1" per year compared to 17.5" in Grant.