Gothenburg, NE vs Oakland, NE

Oakland is moderately more affordable than Gothenburg, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Gothenburg scores 71 compared to 64 for Oakland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gothenburg 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 $663/month in Oakland — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakland is more affordable at $150,600 median vs $173,200.

Median household income in Gothenburg is $79,519 compared to $66,202 in Oakland (+20.1%). While Gothenburg 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, more than the 12% in Oakland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.1°F). Oakland receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 21.1" in Gothenburg.