Stapleton, NE vs Thurston, NE

Thurston is moderately more affordable than Stapleton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Stapleton scores 65 compared to 61 for Thurston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stapleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stapleton is $825/month compared to $665/month in Thurston — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Thurston has cheaper rent, Stapleton actually has lower median home values ($101,300 vs $108,600).

Median household income in Stapleton is $66,875 compared to $71,250 in Thurston (-6.1%). Thurston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Stapleton spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Thurston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 48.4°F). Thurston receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 21.1" in Stapleton.