Lexington, NE vs Ogallala, NE

Ogallala is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 73 compared to 65 for Ogallala, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $921/month compared to $738/month in Ogallala — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogallala is more affordable at $135,500 median vs $155,200.

Median household income in Lexington is $62,364 compared to $55,481 in Ogallala (+12.4%). While Lexington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Ogallala.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.3°F). Lexington receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 17.5" in Ogallala.