Ashland, NE vs Fort Calhoun, NE

Ashland is moderately more affordable than Fort Calhoun, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 79 compared to 87 for Fort Calhoun, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Calhoun can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $913/month compared to $1,073/month in Fort Calhoun — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $229,100 median vs $271,600.

Median household income in Ashland is $80,948 compared to $96,071 in Fort Calhoun (-15.7%). While Fort Calhoun is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Fort Calhoun.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 52.4°F). Ashland receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Fort Calhoun.