Hershey, NE vs Tekamah, NE

Tekamah is moderately more affordable than Hershey, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Hershey scores 66 compared to 62 for Tekamah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hershey can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hershey is $728/month compared to $677/month in Tekamah — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tekamah is more affordable at $113,900 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Hershey is $79,375 compared to $54,139 in Tekamah (+46.6%). While Hershey is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hershey spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Tekamah.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.1°F). Tekamah receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 21.1" in Hershey.