Bellevue, NE vs Fremont, NE

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Bellevue, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Bellevue scores 88 compared to 79 for Fremont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bellevue can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bellevue is $1,202/month compared to $1,005/month in Fremont — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fremont is more affordable at $194,400 median vs $230,800.

Median household income in Bellevue is $87,343 compared to $67,179 in Fremont (+30%). While Bellevue is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bellevue spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Fremont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 50.1°F). Bellevue receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 28.3" in Fremont.