Holdrege, NE vs Imperial, NE

Holdrege is moderately more affordable than Imperial, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Holdrege scores 68 compared to 78 for Imperial, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Imperial can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holdrege is $740/month compared to $1,046/month in Imperial — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holdrege is more affordable at $166,600 median vs $176,700.

Median household income in Holdrege is $55,263 compared to $71,667 in Imperial (-22.9%). While Imperial is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holdrege spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Imperial.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.3°F). Holdrege receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 17.5" in Imperial.