Mead, NE vs Springfield, NE

Mead is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Mead scores 77 compared to 86 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mead is $1,077/month compared to $1,137/month in Springfield — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mead is more affordable at $151,600 median vs $237,300.

Median household income in Mead is $73,500 compared to $92,153 in Springfield (-20.2%). While Springfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mead spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Springfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 52.4°F). Mead receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Springfield.