Falls City, NE vs Hartington, NE

Falls City is moderately more affordable than Hartington, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Falls City scores 61 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 Falls City is $713/month compared to $685/month in Hartington — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartington has cheaper rent, Falls City actually has lower median home values ($91,900 vs $169,000).

Median household income in Falls City is $45,750 compared to $78,304 in Hartington (-41.6%). 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 Falls City spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 10.5% in Hartington.

Climate-wise, Falls City is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 48.7°F in Hartington. Falls City receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28.7" in Hartington.