Amherst, NE vs Oshkosh, NE

Oshkosh is moderately more affordable than Amherst, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Amherst scores 66 compared to 62 for Oshkosh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst is $683/month compared to $771/month in Oshkosh — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Amherst has cheaper rent, Oshkosh actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $169,600).

Median household income in Amherst is $67,917 compared to $40,865 in Oshkosh (+66.2%). While Amherst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amherst spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Oshkosh.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 48.5°F). Amherst receives more rainfall at 22.9" per year compared to 15.8" in Oshkosh.