Long Pine, NE vs Red Cloud, NE

Red Cloud is moderately more affordable than Long Pine, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Long Pine scores 59 compared to 54 for Red Cloud, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Long Pine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Long Pine is $742/month compared to $549/month in Red Cloud — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Cloud has cheaper rent, Long Pine actually has lower median home values ($58,800 vs $64,800).

Median household income in Long Pine is $38,750 compared to $50,536 in Red Cloud (-23.3%). Red Cloud offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Long Pine spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Red Cloud.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.1°F vs 51.9°F). Red Cloud receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 20.9" in Long Pine.