Friend, NE vs St. Paul, NE

Friend, NE and St. Paul, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Friend scores 71 while St. Paul scores 67 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 Friend is $808/month compared to $720/month in St. Paul — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Friend actually has lower median home values ($171,200 vs $184,400).

Median household income in Friend is $84,861 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (+45.1%). While Friend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Friend spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 51.8°F). Friend receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 26.6" in St. Paul.