Falls City, NE vs Stanton, NE

Falls City is moderately more affordable than Stanton, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Falls City scores 61 compared to 69 for Stanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falls City is $713/month compared to $784/month in Stanton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Falls City is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $161,300.

Median household income in Falls City is $45,750 compared to $73,571 in Stanton (-37.8%). While Stanton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Falls City spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Stanton.

Climate-wise, Falls City is notably warmer with an average of 53.1°F compared to 49.2°F in Stanton. Falls City receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 27" in Stanton.