Chalco, NE vs Crete, NE

Crete is moderately more affordable than Chalco, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Chalco scores 84 compared to 75 for Crete, 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 Chalco is $1,103/month compared to $846/month in Crete — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crete is more affordable at $203,900 median vs $224,400.

Median household income in Chalco is $81,427 compared to $76,258 in Crete (+6.8%). The higher salaries in Chalco partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chalco spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Crete.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 51.5°F). Chalco receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 29.5" in Crete.