Auburn, NE vs Crete, NE

Auburn is moderately more affordable than Crete, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Auburn scores 63 compared to 75 for Crete, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crete can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburn is $774/month compared to $846/month in Crete — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburn is more affordable at $98,900 median vs $203,900.

Median household income in Auburn is $58,674 compared to $76,258 in Crete (-23.1%). While Crete is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburn spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Crete.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.1°F vs 51.5°F). Auburn receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 29.5" in Crete.