Curtis, NE vs Douglas, NE

Curtis is moderately more affordable than Douglas, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Curtis scores 58 compared to 63 for Douglas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Douglas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Curtis is $478/month compared to $725/month in Douglas — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curtis has cheaper rent, Douglas actually has lower median home values ($111,700 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Curtis is $52,500 compared to $82,500 in Douglas (-36.4%). While Douglas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Curtis spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Douglas.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.2°F). Douglas receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 21.5" in Curtis.