Ashland, NE vs Sutton, NE

Sutton is moderately more affordable than Ashland, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Ashland scores 79 compared to 70 for Sutton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashland 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 $863/month in Sutton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sutton is more affordable at $151,300 median vs $229,100.

Median household income in Ashland is $80,948 compared to $80,714 in Sutton (+0.3%). Ashland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Sutton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.9°F). Ashland receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 26.4" in Sutton.