Crofton, NE vs Wilcox, NE

Crofton is moderately more affordable than Wilcox, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Crofton scores 55 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 Crofton is $456/month compared to $766/month in Wilcox — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Crofton has cheaper rent, Wilcox actually has lower median home values ($111,100 vs $119,000).

Median household income in Crofton is $80,000 compared to $75,357 in Wilcox (+6.2%). 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 12.2% in Wilcox.

Climate-wise, Wilcox is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.7°F in Crofton. Crofton receives more rainfall at 28.7" per year compared to 26.4" in Wilcox.