Emerson, NE vs St. Paul, NE

Emerson is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Emerson scores 60 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 Emerson is $691/month compared to $720/month in St. Paul — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Emerson is more affordable at $100,700 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in Emerson is $58,125 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (-0.6%). St. Paul does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Emerson spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, St. Paul is notably warmer with an average of 51.8°F compared to 48.4°F in Emerson. Emerson receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 26.6" in St. Paul.