Fremont, NE vs Hastings, NE

Hastings is moderately more affordable than Fremont, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 79 compared to 71 for Hastings, 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 $858/month in Hastings — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hastings is more affordable at $177,200 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in Fremont is $67,179 compared to $61,202 in Hastings (+9.8%). The higher salaries in Fremont partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Hastings.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 51.9°F). Fremont receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 26.4" in Hastings.