Crawford, NE vs Silver Creek, NE

Crawford is moderately more affordable than Silver Creek, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Crawford scores 56 compared to 62 for Silver Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Creek 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 $824/month in Silver Creek — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawford is more affordable at $75,600 median vs $83,800.

Median household income in Crawford is $58,438 compared to $57,321 in Silver Creek (+1.9%). Crawford offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crawford spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Silver Creek.

Climate-wise, Silver Creek is notably warmer with an average of 51.8°F compared to 48.3°F in Crawford. Silver Creek receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 15.2" in Crawford.