Stratton, NE vs Tilden, NE

Stratton is moderately more affordable than Tilden, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Stratton scores 56 compared to 61 for Tilden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tilden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stratton is $638/month compared to $633/month in Tilden — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tilden has cheaper rent, Stratton actually has lower median home values ($52,900 vs $116,900).

Median household income in Stratton is $33,611 compared to $66,731 in Tilden (-49.6%). While Tilden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stratton spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Tilden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 49.2°F). Tilden receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 21.5" in Stratton.