Loup City, NE vs St. Paul, NE

Loup City, NE and St. Paul, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Loup City scores 66 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 Loup City is $860/month compared to $720/month in St. Paul — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Loup City actually has lower median home values ($101,500 vs $184,400).

Median household income in Loup City is $50,625 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (-13.5%). While St. Paul is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Loup City spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 51.8°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 23.8" in Loup City.