Gretna, NE vs Papillion, NE

Papillion is moderately more affordable than Gretna, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Gretna scores 104 compared to 93 for Papillion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gretna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gretna is $1,467/month compared to $1,210/month in Papillion — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Papillion is more affordable at $290,900 median vs $326,000.

Median household income in Gretna is $118,765 compared to $109,602 in Papillion (+8.4%). The higher salaries in Gretna partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gretna spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Papillion.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 52.4°F). Papillion receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Gretna.