Gretna, NE vs La Vista, NE

La Vista is moderately more affordable than Gretna, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 104 compared to 91 for La Vista, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gretna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gretna is $1,467/month compared to $1,267/month in La Vista — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Vista is more affordable at $244,900 median vs $326,000.

Median household income in Gretna is $118,765 compared to $78,145 in La Vista (+52%). While Gretna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in La Vista.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 52.4°F). La Vista receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Gretna.