Cozad, NE vs Tekamah, NE

Tekamah is moderately more affordable than Cozad, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Cozad scores 66 compared to 62 for Tekamah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cozad 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 $677/month in Tekamah — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tekamah is more affordable at $113,900 median vs $118,600.

Median household income in Cozad is $50,161 compared to $54,139 in Tekamah (-7.3%). Tekamah offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cozad spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Tekamah.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.1°F). Tekamah receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 21.1" in Cozad.