Curtis, NE vs North Loup, NE

North Loup is moderately more affordable than Curtis, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Curtis scores 58 compared to 55 for North Loup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Curtis 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 $615/month in North Loup — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curtis has cheaper rent, North Loup actually has lower median home values ($55,000 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Curtis is $52,500 compared to $49,141 in North Loup (+6.8%). While Curtis 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 15% in North Loup.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 49°F). North Loup receives more rainfall at 23.8" per year compared to 21.5" in Curtis.