Fremont, NE vs Grand Island, NE

Grand Island is moderately more affordable than Fremont, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 79 compared to 75 for Grand Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fremont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $1,005/month compared to $913/month in Grand Island — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grand Island has cheaper rent, Fremont actually has lower median home values ($194,400 vs $202,600).

Median household income in Fremont is $67,179 compared to $62,439 in Grand Island (+7.6%). While Fremont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Grand Island.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 51.8°F). Fremont receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 26.6" in Grand Island.