Cambridge, NE vs Long Pine, NE

Long Pine is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 63 compared to 59 for Long Pine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $731/month compared to $742/month in Long Pine — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cambridge has cheaper rent, Long Pine actually has lower median home values ($58,800 vs $104,800).

Median household income in Cambridge is $60,066 compared to $38,750 in Long Pine (+55%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Long Pine.

Climate-wise, Cambridge is notably warmer with an average of 52.2°F compared to 49.1°F in Long Pine. Long Pine receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 20.1" in Cambridge.