Genoa, NE vs Ord, NE

Ord is moderately more affordable than Genoa, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Genoa scores 65 compared to 60 for Ord, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Genoa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Genoa is $794/month compared to $638/month in Ord — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ord is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $114,400.

Median household income in Genoa is $62,604 compared to $53,274 in Ord (+17.5%). While Genoa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Genoa spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Ord.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 49°F). Genoa receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 23.8" in Ord.