Curtis, NE vs Wallace, NE

Curtis is moderately more affordable than Wallace, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Curtis scores 58 compared to 62 for Wallace, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wallace 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 Wallace — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Curtis has cheaper rent, Wallace actually has lower median home values ($101,500 vs $144,400).

Median household income in Curtis is $52,500 compared to $55,625 in Wallace (-5.6%). The higher salaries in Wallace 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 15.6% in Wallace.

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