Cairo, NE vs St. Paul, NE

Cairo, NE and St. Paul, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Cairo scores 70 while St. Paul scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cairo is $805/month compared to $720/month in St. Paul — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Cairo actually has lower median home values ($184,000 vs $184,400).

Median household income in Cairo is $55,179 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (-5.7%). St. Paul offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cairo spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 51.8°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 26.6" in Cairo.