Bloomfield, NE vs Staplehurst, NE

Bloomfield is moderately more affordable than Staplehurst, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 60 compared to 66 for Staplehurst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Staplehurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $717/month compared to $950/month in Staplehurst — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bloomfield has cheaper rent, Staplehurst actually has lower median home values ($65,600 vs $78,500).

Median household income in Bloomfield is $58,500 compared to $80,379 in Staplehurst (-27.2%). While Staplehurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Staplehurst.

Climate-wise, Staplehurst is notably warmer with an average of 52.3°F compared to 48.7°F in Bloomfield. Staplehurst receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 28.7" in Bloomfield.