Atlantic, Iowa vs. Columbus, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 14.3% more expensive than Atlantic, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,031 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is more expensive than Atlantic, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Columbus
than in Atlantic, Iowa
Atlantic, IA vs. Columbus, NE
Compared to Atlantic, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower