Randolph, NE vs Wilber, NE

Randolph is moderately more affordable than Wilber, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Randolph scores 63 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 Randolph is $691/month compared to $815/month in Wilber — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Randolph is more affordable at $122,500 median vs $154,700.

Median household income in Randolph is $76,591 compared to $80,227 in Wilber (-4.5%). Wilber does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Randolph spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.2% in Wilber.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 51.5°F). Wilber receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 27" in Randolph.