Crawford, NE vs Fairfield, NE

Crawford is moderately more affordable than Fairfield, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Crawford scores 56 compared to 64 for Fairfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crawford is $580/month compared to $713/month in Fairfield — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawford is more affordable at $75,600 median vs $122,500.

Median household income in Crawford is $58,438 compared to $59,500 in Fairfield (-1.8%). Fairfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Crawford spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Fairfield.

Climate-wise, Fairfield is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.3°F in Crawford. Fairfield receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 15.2" in Crawford.