Cambridge, NE vs St. Paul, NE

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 63 compared to 67 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul 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 $720/month in St. Paul — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Cambridge actually has lower median home values ($104,800 vs $184,400).

Median household income in Cambridge is $60,066 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (+2.7%). Cambridge offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.8°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 20.1" in Cambridge.