Duncan, NE vs Tekamah, NE

Tekamah is moderately more affordable than Duncan, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Duncan scores 70 compared to 62 for Tekamah, 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 $677/month in Tekamah — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tekamah is more affordable at $113,900 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Duncan is $58,875 compared to $54,139 in Tekamah (+8.7%). The higher salaries in Duncan partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncan spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Tekamah.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 50.1°F). Tekamah receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 27" in Duncan.