Oshkosh, NE vs Wilber, NE

Oshkosh is moderately more affordable than Wilber, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Oshkosh scores 62 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 Oshkosh is $771/month compared to $815/month in Wilber — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oshkosh is more affordable at $83,800 median vs $154,700.

Median household income in Oshkosh is $40,865 compared to $80,227 in Wilber (-49.1%). 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 Oshkosh spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Wilber.

Climate-wise, Wilber is notably warmer with an average of 51.5°F compared to 48.5°F in Oshkosh. Wilber receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 15.8" in Oshkosh.