Curtis, NE vs Hayes Center, NE

Curtis is moderately more affordable than Hayes Center, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Curtis scores 58 compared to 62 for Hayes Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayes Center 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 $775/month in Hayes Center — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curtis has cheaper rent, Hayes Center actually has lower median home values ($83,300 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Curtis is $52,500 compared to $70,208 in Hayes Center (-25.2%). While Hayes Center 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, less than the 13.2% in Hayes Center.

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