McCook, NE vs St. Paul, NE

McCook, NE and St. Paul, NE have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. McCook scores 67 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 McCook is $783/month compared to $720/month in St. Paul — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, McCook actually has lower median home values ($137,400 vs $184,400).

Median household income in McCook is $51,815 compared to $58,493 in St. Paul (-11.4%). 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 McCook spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in St. Paul.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.8°F). St. Paul receives more rainfall at 26.6" per year compared to 20.1" in McCook.