Duncan, NE vs Tecumseh, NE

Tecumseh is moderately more affordable than Duncan, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Duncan scores 70 compared to 66 for Tecumseh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duncan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncan is $850/month compared to $842/month in Tecumseh — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tecumseh is more affordable at $104,300 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Duncan is $58,875 compared to $46,127 in Tecumseh (+27.6%). While Duncan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncan spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Tecumseh.

Climate-wise, Tecumseh is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49.2°F in Duncan. Tecumseh receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 27" in Duncan.