St. Paul, NE vs Utica, NE

St. Paul is moderately more affordable than Utica, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 67 compared to 72 for Utica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Utica 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 $843/month in Utica — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Utica actually has lower median home values ($179,700 vs $184,400).

Median household income in St. Paul is $58,493 compared to $81,797 in Utica (-28.5%). While Utica is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Paul spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Utica.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.8°F vs 51.5°F). Utica receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 26.6" in St. Paul.