Odell, NE vs Peru, NE

Peru is moderately more affordable than Odell, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Odell scores 59 compared to 54 for Peru, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Odell is $665/month compared to $504/month in Peru — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peru is more affordable at $85,900 median vs $88,300.

Median household income in Odell is $70,000 compared to $41,875 in Peru (+67.2%). While Odell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Odell spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Peru.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 53.1°F). Peru receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 29.5" in Odell.