Wahoo, NE vs Wilber, NE

Wilber is moderately more affordable than Wahoo, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Wahoo scores 79 compared to 70 for Wilber, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wahoo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wahoo is $913/month compared to $815/month in Wilber — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilber is more affordable at $154,700 median vs $227,100.

Median household income in Wahoo is $81,544 compared to $80,227 in Wilber (+1.6%). Wahoo 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 Wahoo spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Wilber.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.2°F vs 51.5°F). Wahoo receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 29.5" in Wilber.