Gothenburg, NE vs Louisville, NE

Gothenburg is moderately more affordable than Louisville, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Gothenburg scores 71 compared to 84 for Louisville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Louisville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gothenburg is $838/month compared to $1,146/month in Louisville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gothenburg is more affordable at $173,200 median vs $204,700.

Median household income in Gothenburg is $79,519 compared to $97,115 in Louisville (-18.1%). While Louisville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gothenburg spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Louisville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 51.2°F). Louisville receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 21.1" in Gothenburg.