Crawford, NE vs Newcastle, NE

Crawford is moderately more affordable than Newcastle, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Crawford scores 56 compared to 60 for Newcastle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newcastle 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 $663/month in Newcastle — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawford is more affordable at $75,600 median vs $101,800.

Median household income in Crawford is $58,438 compared to $76,250 in Newcastle (-23.4%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crawford spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Newcastle.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 48.7°F). Newcastle receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 15.2" in Crawford.