St. Paul, NE vs Tilden, NE

Tilden is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 67 compared to 61 for Tilden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Paul is $720/month compared to $633/month in Tilden — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tilden is more affordable at $116,900 median vs $184,400.

Median household income in St. Paul is $58,493 compared to $66,731 in Tilden (-12.3%). Tilden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Paul spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Tilden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 49.2°F). Tilden receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 26.6" in St. Paul.