Hemingford, NE vs Ord, NE

Ord is moderately more affordable than Hemingford, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Hemingford scores 66 compared to 60 for Ord, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hemingford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hemingford is $880/month compared to $638/month in Ord — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ord has cheaper rent, Hemingford actually has lower median home values ($86,400 vs $109,500).

Median household income in Hemingford is $64,356 compared to $53,274 in Ord (+20.8%). While Hemingford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hemingford spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Ord.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.2°F vs 49°F). Ord receives more rainfall at 23.8" per year compared to 14.9" in Hemingford.