Chappell, NE vs Staplehurst, NE

Chappell is moderately more affordable than Staplehurst, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Chappell scores 61 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 Chappell is $727/month compared to $950/month in Staplehurst — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chappell has cheaper rent, Staplehurst actually has lower median home values ($65,600 vs $88,000).

Median household income in Chappell is $54,758 compared to $80,379 in Staplehurst (-31.9%). 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 Chappell spend roughly 15.9% 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 48.5°F in Chappell. Staplehurst receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 15.8" in Chappell.