Chadron, NE vs Chalco, NE

Chadron is moderately more affordable than Chalco, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Chadron scores 76 compared to 84 for Chalco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chalco can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chadron is $1,044/month compared to $1,103/month in Chalco — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chadron is more affordable at $153,300 median vs $224,400.

Median household income in Chadron is $54,026 compared to $81,427 in Chalco (-33.7%). While Chalco is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chadron spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Chalco.

Climate-wise, Chalco is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.3°F in Chadron. Chalco receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 15.2" in Chadron.