Chalco, NE vs Papillion, NE

Chalco is moderately more affordable than Papillion, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Chalco scores 84 compared to 93 for Papillion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Papillion 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 $1,210/month in Papillion — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chalco is more affordable at $224,400 median vs $290,900.

Median household income in Chalco is $81,427 compared to $109,602 in Papillion (-25.7%). While Papillion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chalco spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Papillion.

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