Sumner, NE vs Utica, NE

Sumner is moderately more affordable than Utica, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Sumner scores 66 compared to 72 for Utica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Utica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sumner is $891/month compared to $843/month in Utica — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Utica has cheaper rent, Sumner actually has lower median home values ($88,400 vs $179,700).

Median household income in Sumner is $66,875 compared to $81,797 in Utica (-18.2%). While Utica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sumner spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Utica.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 51.5°F). Utica receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 22.9" in Sumner.