Ogallala, NE vs Wilber, NE

Ogallala is moderately more affordable than Wilber, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Ogallala scores 65 compared to 70 for Wilber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilber can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogallala is $738/month compared to $815/month in Wilber — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogallala is more affordable at $135,500 median vs $154,700.

Median household income in Ogallala is $55,481 compared to $80,227 in Wilber (-30.8%). While Wilber is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogallala spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Wilber.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.3°F vs 51.5°F). Wilber receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 17.5" in Ogallala.