Curtis, NE vs Madison, NE

Curtis is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Curtis scores 58 compared to 66 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison 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 $818/month in Madison — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curtis has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($116,000 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Curtis is $52,500 compared to $56,932 in Madison (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Madison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Curtis spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Madison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 49.2°F). Madison receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 21.5" in Curtis.