Rows tagged local are specific to Chalco (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Omaha, NE. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 7/10 (district 3173740 · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
92.5
metro-area
#0 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)
96.6
metro-area
#0 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.26
metro-area
#0 of 200
Median household income
$81,800
local
#0 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)
$46,660
local
#0 of 200
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
1.14%
local
#0 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)
-6.7%
local
#0 of 200
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$205,200
local
#0 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.5×
local
#0 of 200
1-yr home appreciation
+2.2%
metro-area
#0 of 200
Price per square foot
$121
local
#0 of 200
Typical home size (implied)
1,700 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$1,030
local
#0 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)
2,583
Median days on market
8
metro-area
#0 of 200
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
11.5%
state
#0 of 200
Combined sales tax
6.97%
state
#0 of 200
State income tax (top rate)
5.20%
Capital gains tax
5.20%
state
#0 of 200
High earners
No special surtax
Effective property tax rate
1.78%
local
#0 of 200
Median property tax paid
$3,654
local
#0 of 200
Healthcare & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,600
state
#0 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$12,000
state
#0 of 200
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$150
state
#0 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)
2.27% of value (~$636/yr)
state
#0 of 200
Emissions testing
Not required
Emissions detail
No vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices
11
Avg commute to work
19 min
local
#0 of 200
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
13.3¢/kWh
state
#0 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill
$120
state
#0 of 200
Gasoline
$3.10/gal
state
#0 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$79
state
#0 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$108
state
#0 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$75
state
#0 of 200
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$3,600
state
#0 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,600
state
#0 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$650
state
#0 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#0 of 200
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
50
metro-area
#0 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
1,100
metro-area
#0 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)
6,100
metro-area
#0 of 200
Avg summer high
88°F
metro-area
#0 of 200
Avg winter low
14°F
metro-area
#0 of 200
Annual precipitation
28.0"
metro-area
#0 of 200
Annual snowfall
25.0"
metro-area
#0 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)
62%
metro-area
#0 of 200
Plant hardiness zone
5b
Frost window
05-10 → 10-10
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
330
state
#0 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,100
state
#0 of 200
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
54
metro-area
#0 of 200
Parks
58
Hiking areas
23
Golf courses
21
Shooting ranges
5
Lakes
7
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#0 of 200
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.