St. Helena, NE vs Surprise, NE

St. Helena is moderately more affordable than Surprise, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. St. Helena scores 83 compared to 97 for Surprise, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Surprise can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

Median household income in St. Helena is $83,125 compared to $106,563 in Surprise (-22%). While Surprise is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Surprise is notably warmer with an average of 52.3°F compared to 48.7°F in St. Helena. Surprise receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 28.7" in St. Helena.