Creston, NE vs Reynolds, NE

Reynolds is moderately more affordable than Creston, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Creston scores 82 compared to 77 for Reynolds, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Creston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Renters will find that Creston has a median rent of $825/month while Reynolds comes in at $675/month, a 22% difference.

Median household income in Creston is $49,722 compared to $43,750 in Reynolds (+13.7%). While Creston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creston spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Reynolds.

Climate-wise, Reynolds is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 49.2°F in Creston. Reynolds receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 27" in Creston.