Seward, NE vs York, NE

York is moderately more affordable than Seward, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Seward scores 81 compared to 73 for York, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Seward is $986/month compared to $887/month in York — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: York is more affordable at $170,900 median vs $232,500.

Median household income in Seward is $70,000 compared to $62,632 in York (+11.8%). While Seward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Seward spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in York.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.8°F). Seward receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 26.6" in York.