McCook, NE vs South Sioux City, NE

McCook is moderately more affordable than South Sioux City, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. McCook scores 67 compared to 77 for South Sioux City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Sioux City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McCook is $783/month compared to $1,083/month in South Sioux City — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McCook is more affordable at $137,400 median vs $160,900.

Median household income in McCook is $51,815 compared to $68,397 in South Sioux City (-24.2%). While South Sioux City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McCook spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in South Sioux City.

Climate-wise, McCook is notably warmer with an average of 52.2°F compared to 48.4°F in South Sioux City. South Sioux City receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 20.1" in McCook.