Ogallala, NE vs Ord, NE

Ord is moderately more affordable than Ogallala, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Ogallala scores 65 compared to 60 for Ord, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogallala can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogallala is $738/month compared to $638/month in Ord — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ord is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $135,500.

Median household income in Ogallala is $55,481 compared to $53,274 in Ord (+4.1%). Ogallala does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogallala spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Ord.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 49°F). Ord receives more rainfall at 23.8" per year compared to 17.5" in Ogallala.