Humboldt, NE vs Ord, NE

Humboldt is moderately more affordable than Ord, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 52 compared to 60 for Ord, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $480/month compared to $638/month in Ord — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Humboldt is more affordable at $68,500 median vs $109,500.

Median household income in Humboldt is $45,500 compared to $53,274 in Ord (-14.6%). While Ord is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Humboldt spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Ord.

Climate-wise, Humboldt is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49°F in Ord. Humboldt receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 23.8" in Ord.