Ord, NE vs Winnebago, NE

Winnebago is moderately more affordable than Ord, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Ord scores 60 compared to 54 for Winnebago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ord is $638/month compared to $572/month in Winnebago — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winnebago is more affordable at $60,400 median vs $109,500.

Median household income in Ord is $53,274 compared to $39,044 in Winnebago (+36.4%). While Ord is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ord spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Winnebago.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 48.4°F). Winnebago receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 23.8" in Ord.