St. Paul, NE vs Walthill, NE

Walthill is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 67 compared to 60 for Walthill, 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 $797/month in Walthill — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Walthill actually has lower median home values ($48,000 vs $184,400).

Median household income in St. Paul is $58,493 compared to $63,702 in Walthill (-8.2%). Walthill 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, less than the 15% in Walthill.

Climate-wise, St. Paul is notably warmer with an average of 51.8°F compared to 48.4°F in Walthill. Walthill receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 26.6" in St. Paul.