Fremont, NE vs Kearney, NE

Fremont, NE and Kearney, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Fremont scores 79 while Kearney scores 79 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 Fremont is $1,005/month compared to $922/month in Kearney — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kearney has cheaper rent, Fremont actually has lower median home values ($194,400 vs $235,800).

Median household income in Fremont is $67,179 compared to $69,790 in Kearney (-3.7%). While Kearney 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 15.9% in Kearney.

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 Kearney.