Crofton, NE vs Johnson, NE

Crofton is moderately more affordable than Johnson, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Crofton scores 55 compared to 59 for Johnson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Johnson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crofton is $456/month compared to $625/month in Johnson — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crofton has cheaper rent, Johnson actually has lower median home values ($100,800 vs $119,000).

Median household income in Crofton is $80,000 compared to $58,646 in Johnson (+36.4%). Crofton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crofton spend roughly 6.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Johnson.

Climate-wise, Johnson is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 48.7°F in Crofton. Johnson receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 28.7" in Crofton.