Crawford, NE vs Wilcox, NE

Crawford is moderately more affordable than Wilcox, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Crawford scores 56 compared to 64 for Wilcox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilcox 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 $766/month in Wilcox — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawford is more affordable at $75,600 median vs $111,100.

Median household income in Crawford is $58,438 compared to $75,357 in Wilcox (-22.5%). While Wilcox 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, less than the 12.2% in Wilcox.

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