Hay Springs, NE vs Stanton, NE

Hay Springs is moderately more affordable than Stanton, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Hay Springs scores 60 compared to 69 for Stanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hay Springs is $692/month compared to $784/month in Stanton — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hay Springs is more affordable at $91,900 median vs $161,300.

Median household income in Hay Springs is $45,833 compared to $73,571 in Stanton (-37.7%). While Stanton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hay Springs spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Stanton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.2°F). Stanton receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 15.2" in Hay Springs.