Ceresco, NE vs Gothenburg, NE

Gothenburg is moderately more affordable than Ceresco, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Ceresco scores 80 compared to 71 for Gothenburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ceresco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ceresco is $1,075/month compared to $838/month in Gothenburg — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gothenburg is more affordable at $173,200 median vs $186,300.

Median household income in Ceresco is $103,906 compared to $79,519 in Gothenburg (+30.7%). While Ceresco is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ceresco spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Gothenburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 49.9°F). Ceresco receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 21.1" in Gothenburg.