Cozad, NE vs Lexington, NE

Cozad is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Cozad scores 66 compared to 73 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington 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 $921/month in Lexington — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cozad is more affordable at $118,600 median vs $155,200.

Median household income in Cozad is $50,161 compared to $62,364 in Lexington (-19.6%). While Lexington 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 17.7% in Lexington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.2°F). Lexington receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 21.1" in Cozad.