Clay Center, NE vs Wilber, NE

Clay Center is moderately more affordable than Wilber, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Clay Center scores 63 compared to 70 for Wilber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilber can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay Center is $620/month compared to $815/month in Wilber — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay Center is more affordable at $148,300 median vs $154,700.

Median household income in Clay Center is $75,833 compared to $80,227 in Wilber (-5.5%). The higher salaries in Wilber partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay Center spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.2% in Wilber.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.5°F). Wilber receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 26.4" in Clay Center.