Fremont, NE vs Scottsbluff, NE

Scottsbluff is moderately more affordable than Fremont, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 79 compared to 73 for Scottsbluff, 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 $966/month in Scottsbluff — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottsbluff is more affordable at $141,300 median vs $194,400.

Median household income in Fremont is $67,179 compared to $53,448 in Scottsbluff (+25.7%). 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, less than the 21.7% in Scottsbluff.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 49.9°F). Fremont receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 15.7" in Scottsbluff.