2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Valentine, NE vs Columbus, NE

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Is it cheaper to live in Columbus or is it cheaper to live in Valentine?
- Columbus is 3.9% more expensive than Valentine.

Which city has more affordable housing, Columbus or Valentine?
- Columbus housing costs are 16.9% more expensive than Valentine housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Valentine or is Health Care more affordable in Columbus.
- Health related expenses are 1.1% less in Columbus.
 Valentine, NEColumbus, NEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.8100
 Food & Groceries98.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock148.5100
 Housing50.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,600$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock57.6100
 Miscellaneous113.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Valentine    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

This whole area of Nebraska from here West is absolutely gorgeous. Here you can Canoe, horseback, log cabins, waterfalls, hiking, and in town several nice cafe's, and  More

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Reviews for Columbus    1 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Columbus is a mediocre town that has started to proliferate. The housing market is terrible; finding a place to rent at a reasonable price is next to impossible. It's  More

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