Gothenburg, NE vs Sutherland, NE

Sutherland is moderately more affordable than Gothenburg, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Gothenburg scores 71 compared to 64 for Sutherland, 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 $580/month in Sutherland — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sutherland has cheaper rent, Gothenburg actually has lower median home values ($173,200 vs $176,500).

Median household income in Gothenburg is $79,519 compared to $73,750 in Sutherland (+7.8%). The higher salaries in Gothenburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gothenburg spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Sutherland.

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