Cozad, NE vs Ravenna, NE

Cozad is moderately more affordable than Ravenna, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Cozad scores 66 compared to 70 for Ravenna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ravenna 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 $917/month in Ravenna — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cozad is more affordable at $118,600 median vs $129,600.

Median household income in Cozad is $50,161 compared to $64,844 in Ravenna (-22.6%). While Ravenna 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% in Ravenna.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 51.8°F). Ravenna receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 21.1" in Cozad.