Hastings, NE vs South Sioux City, NE

Hastings is moderately more affordable than South Sioux City, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Hastings scores 71 compared to 77 for South Sioux City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Sioux City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hastings is $858/month compared to $1,083/month in South Sioux City — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hastings has cheaper rent, South Sioux City actually has lower median home values ($160,900 vs $177,200).

Median household income in Hastings is $61,202 compared to $68,397 in South Sioux City (-10.5%). While South Sioux City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hastings spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in South Sioux City.

Climate-wise, Hastings is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.4°F in South Sioux City. South Sioux City receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 26.4" in Hastings.