Doniphan, NE vs St. Paul, NE

Doniphan, NE and St. Paul, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Doniphan scores 71 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 Doniphan is $775/month compared to $720/month in St. Paul — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Paul is more affordable at $184,400 median vs $203,400.

Median household income in Doniphan is $77,250 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (+32.1%). While Doniphan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Doniphan spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.8°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 26.4" in Doniphan.