Stapleton, NE vs Tilden, NE

Tilden is moderately more affordable than Stapleton, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Stapleton scores 65 compared to 61 for Tilden, 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 $633/month in Tilden — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tilden has cheaper rent, Stapleton actually has lower median home values ($101,300 vs $116,900).

Median household income in Stapleton is $66,875 compared to $66,731 in Tilden (+0.2%). Stapleton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Stapleton spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Tilden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 49.2°F). Tilden receives more rainfall at 27" per year compared to 21.1" in Stapleton.