Cairo, NE vs Spalding, NE

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Spalding is 18.1% cheaper than Cairo. With a cost index of 59 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Spalding to Cairo should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cairo is $805/month compared to $655/month in Spalding — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spalding is more affordable at $92,200 median vs $184,000.

Median household income in Cairo is $55,179 compared to $54,250 in Spalding (+1.7%). Cairo 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 Cairo spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Spalding.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 49°F). Cairo receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 23.8" in Spalding.