Carroll, NE vs Chappell, NE

Chappell is moderately more affordable than Carroll, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Carroll scores 66 compared to 61 for Chappell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carroll can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carroll is $881/month compared to $727/month in Chappell — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chappell is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $94,300.

Median household income in Carroll is $56,563 compared to $54,758 in Chappell (+3.3%). Carroll 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 Carroll spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Chappell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 48.5°F). Carroll receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 15.8" in Chappell.