| | Lincoln, NE | Spokane, WA | United States |
| Overall | 92.6 | 103.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 134.4 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 81.7 | 114.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $263,400 | $383,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,230.0% | 7,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.0 | 91.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 135.4 | 127.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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