Sterling, NE vs Tekamah, NE

Tekamah is moderately more affordable than Sterling, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Sterling scores 66 compared to 62 for Tekamah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sterling is $793/month compared to $677/month in Tekamah — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tekamah is more affordable at $113,900 median vs $120,700.

Median household income in Sterling is $72,083 compared to $54,139 in Tekamah (+33.1%). While Sterling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sterling spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Tekamah.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 50.1°F). Sterling receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 28.3" in Tekamah.