Edgar, NE vs Gordon, NE

Edgar is moderately more affordable than Gordon, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Edgar scores 56 compared to 60 for Gordon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gordon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgar is $571/month compared to $679/month in Gordon — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgar is more affordable at $83,400 median vs $93,300.

Median household income in Edgar is $50,938 compared to $58,906 in Gordon (-13.5%). While Gordon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgar spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Gordon.

Climate-wise, Edgar is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 47.8°F in Gordon. Edgar receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 16.6" in Gordon.