Hartington, NE vs Mead, NE

Hartington is moderately more affordable than Mead, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Hartington scores 66 compared to 77 for Mead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mead can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartington is $685/month compared to $1,077/month in Mead — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartington has cheaper rent, Mead actually has lower median home values ($151,600 vs $169,000).

Median household income in Hartington is $78,304 compared to $73,500 in Mead (+6.5%). Hartington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartington spend roughly 10.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Mead.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.7°F vs 51.2°F). Mead receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 28.7" in Hartington.