Elgin, NE vs Hartington, NE

Elgin is moderately more affordable than Hartington, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Elgin scores 60 compared to 66 for Hartington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elgin is $675/month compared to $685/month in Hartington — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elgin is more affordable at $98,000 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Elgin is $53,661 compared to $78,304 in Hartington (-31.5%). While Hartington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elgin spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Hartington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 48.7°F). Hartington receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 27" in Elgin.