Kearney, NE vs La Vista, NE

Kearney is moderately more affordable than La Vista, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Kearney scores 79 compared to 91 for La Vista, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Vista can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kearney is $922/month compared to $1,267/month in La Vista — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kearney is more affordable at $235,800 median vs $244,900.

Median household income in Kearney is $69,790 compared to $78,145 in La Vista (-10.7%). The higher salaries in La Vista partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kearney spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in La Vista.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 52.4°F). La Vista receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 26.4" in Kearney.